Football Broadcast and Journalism

Have dreams of becoming a football reporter, commentator or presenter? Looking to develop skills to thrive in a variety of behind-the-scenes production roles? Want to cover the great game through an inclusive and contemporary lens? Want to analyse societal impact and emerging trends in football, from the community, to lower leagues, all the way to top tier games?

Kickstart your career in the exciting world of football media production with the BA (Hons) Football Broadcast and Journalism degree course.

Explore all aspects of football journalism and media production, and gain in-depth knowledge of men’s and women’s football, alongside other underrepresented groups within the sport.

Develop your skills in football research, idea development, interviewing, football writing and audio/video editing, as well as building confidence using professional standard production equipment.

Build a firm understanding of media laws and ethics, as well as industry regulations and codes of practice. Learn how to harness football analytical data to report on matches and player performances, as well as gaining knowledge of marketing and branding within the industry.

Our teaching team has experience working for renowned broadcasters, which, alongside the input of sporting and media industry partners, will provide learners with the perfect platform to launch their media career covering the ‘world’s game’.

So, if you are looking to study a Football Broadcast and Journalism course in Manchester, then our 3-year BA (Hons) Football Broadcast and Journalism degree is for you!

As a Football Broadcast and Journalism graduate, you’ll be ready to seize opportunities within the football media industry. Whether you aspire to be a football reporter, commentator, presenter, producer, content creator, or journalist, a career in football broadcasting and journalism offers an array of exciting careers, offering access to the biggest matches, global travel, flexibility in work, and high-earning potential.

If you have a passion for football, a talent for storytelling, or an interest in the behind-the-scenes production, then this is your opportunity to forge a career in Football Broadcast and Journalism.

Alongside your course modules, you will engage with the 92 Programme, which is built into every degree and tailored to each subject area.

Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.

Through taught sessions, immersive experiences and coaching, you will build confidence, resilience, wellness, self-reflection and professionalism, skills designed to support your future success.

Level 5 Modules

Module 1- News Journalism

You’ll explore how ‘news’ is identified, gathered, researched, authenticated, recorded, and presented. You’ll produce engaging news, reporting on a variety of topics and develop your journalism skills and understanding of a ‘newsroom’ environment.

Module 2- Football Reporting and Studio Presenting

Get ready for game day! Build your skills in front of the camera and engage the sports community, from football reporting to player performance analysis. Develop your interviewing and presenting skills and learn how to bring exciting football content to digital platforms.

Module 3- Football Broadcast

This hands-on module will challenge you to create your own football content in a multi-media, contemporary broadcast environment. Develop your practical broadcasting and reporting skills and use your creativity to craft compelling football content.

Module 4- Sports Journalism and Broadcasting

What kind of journalist do you want to be? This module will explore the role of the journalist in today’s society, with a specific focus on your own future employability within the sports media landscape. Analyse a variety of  journalistic roles and their perception in wider society. Building on these insights, you will develop a personalised career plan and apply your knowledge through practical sports journalism, developing a piece of work that directly showcases your skills and demonstrating how it complements your chosen career trajectory.

Level 6 Modules

Module 1- Football Communications and Branding

Explore the marketing, communications, and PR roles within the football industry, and discover how 'the world’s game’ can impact popular culture through campaigns and innovative techniques. You will analyse the pivotal roles and relevance of effective communications, PR, and social media when cultivating a football team’s following, both nationally and internationally.

Module 2- Football Punditry and Presenting

This module is designed to build your presenting and punditry skills by studying a combination of practical techniques, theories and key production competencies. You will explore reporting, football performance analysis, presenting and punditry, alongside the history and relevance of pundits and presenters within the industry. With an opportunity to create your own content, you’ll be learning practical production techniques, while examining emerging issues within football.

Module 3- Live Football Broadcasting

This is your chance to challenge yourself through your chosen specialism within football broadcast and journalism. Whether it’s in front of the camera, or a behind the scenes production role, you will produce content in a live or ‘as-live’ setting. Test your practical skills and creativity as you build your broadcasting experience and get a taste of working in the industry.

Module 4- Final project

You’ll complete a project, on a relevant subject area that demonstrates your individual research, problem-solving, and practical production skills.

Level 4 Modules

Module 1- Introduction to Sports Journalism

Dive into the dynamic world of sports journalism. This module introduces the fundamental principles of journalism. You’ll explore how to craft compelling narratives across platforms and gain a foundational understanding of a journalist’s multifaceted role. You will examine the ethical principles and professional codes that underpin responsible journalism. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the study and practice of sports journalism within today’s globalised media landscape and digital age, engaging with current debates and understanding historical and professional contexts.

Module 2- Introduction to Football Reporting

This module will introduce you to the reporting of football. You’ll learn to craft engaging content for the sport, immersing yourself in industry-based reporting scenarios to gain an understanding of broadcast journalism. Learn how to report on football performance analytics, as well as writing for broadcast.

Module 3- Introduction to Football Broadcast

Explore the world behind the cameras and microphones of live football. This module will introduce you to the principles of producing engaging content for football broadcasting, as well as the technical skills that you’ll need across platforms. You will also gain practical insights into the variety of production roles and expertise within the industry.

Module 4- Media, Technology and Culture

You’ll reflect on your own everyday media usage, explore how rapid changes in information and communication technologies shape social, economic and cultural transformations within societies and consider issues of media production, dissemination and reception.