Sports Journalism (with placement)

Why Sports Journalism?
With our graduates working for the likes of The Times, BBC, Sky Sports News, The Athletic, La Liga TV, Matchroom Boxing and Premier League and Women’s Super League clubs including Arsenal and Aston Villa – this course has a proven record of providing students with the skills and contacts to thrive in the industry.

Our Sports Journalism BA (Hons) course scored 94% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2025 (NSS 25). Our journalism courses are ranked 1st in the UK for career prospects by the Guardian University Guide 2025. Our communications & media studies courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects and 3rd for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2026.

Taught by award-winning and agenda-setting sports journalists who continue to work for leading brands on a weekly basis, we have connections to some of the biggest players in the sports media industry – including the BBC, ESPN, The Athletic and Amazon Prime Video Sport.

Through superb links with Premier League and EFL clubs, you’ll get the chance to develop your skills on location at some of the best sports grounds in the country, with internship opportunities with men’s and women’s teams available at clubs like Aston Villa, Wolves, West Bromwich Albion, and Bristol City.

We have multiple graduates working in the F1 industry, including content creators for Aston Martin and the international editor-in-chief of GP Blog – and are proud to have F1TV presenter Laura Winter as our Course Associate, allowing us to benefit from her experience through bespoke sessions and mentoring throughout the academic year.

We’re passionate about providing pathways into motorsport and, whether you’re interested in race reporting, social media or communications, we can offer opportunities to build experience in this field with a number of students now reporting remotely on F1.

Why University of Gloucestershire?
University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you
UoG Career Promise – 95% of our graduates are in work or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers) and if you're not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).
UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Student life
Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us
Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. Book to come to an open day at glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.

To find out more information about this course visit glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.