Sports Journalism ,PGDip

    Sports Journalism ,PGDip

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,631 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 29, 2026
    Sports Journalism ,PGDip

    About

    Prepare for a fast-paced media career on this NCTJ-accredited Sports Journalism course – you will learn vital multi-platform and multimedia skills and benefit from our exclusive links with Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

    The course will suit you if you have studied an undergraduate degree in a non-journalism subject area or are looking to gain a professional qualification to pursue a journalism career.

    The course is delivered by media industry professionals and academics and you will have opportunities to publish work in-house.

    You will benefit from our close links with national organisations including Sky Sports News, The Independent, The Sun, Daily Star, TalkSPORT and the Mail Online.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Degree and experience
    Honours degree in any subject normally with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent, or an HND equivalent plus at least five years of relevant work experience. Other applicants with extensive industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. English language requirements
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Career

    Careers

    This degree will open up career opportunities in areas including television, radio, print, web, and PR.

    Students from our sports journalism programmes have gone on to roles including:

    • Jack Wilson, head of digital sport at the Daily Express and Daily Star
    • Gemma Nash, sports presenter on Sky News
    • Jordan Halford, social media editor at Sky Sports
    • Lee Price, head of PR at Paddy Power
    • Jack De Menezes, deputy sports editor at The Independent
    • Anthony Hay, assistant sports editor at Mail Online
    • Anna Bonar, senior producer at Red Bull Media House.

    You could be lucky enough to interview sports stars such as Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,631 / year
    Sports Journalism ,PGDip
    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Brighton

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