University of Derby
Football Journalism BA (Hons)
University of Derby

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Football Journalism BA (Hons) at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
40 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Journalism

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Journalism at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £16500 £21500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £24000 £12500 - £21000 £17000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Journalism

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22011 £20901 £24871
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25034 £16859 - £25435 £19876 - £30908

Course Description

The only course of its kind in the UK, our degree offers a clear path to working in the football industry and meets the growing demand for highly knowledgeable and skilled multimedia journalists.

Combine your passion for football with high level journalism skills on the only course of its kind in the country.

  • We have teamed up with Derby County Football Club Women to offer three full tuition fee scholarships for women starting this course in 2023, ‌find out more now.
  • Join the next generation of talented football journalists at a time when interest in the ‘beautiful game’ has never been higher
  • Enjoy substantial practical experience of researching and producing powerful print, radio, TV and online football stories.
  • Get to grips with the latest techniques and technologies which are transforming journalism in an era of digital news
  • Learn about the culture, history and practice of the football industry and the media that surrounds it
  • Gain invaluable insights through work placements within football and media organisations
  • Benefit from our outstanding facilities which include TV and radio studios as well as a fully equipped newsroom
  • Build the core practical and intellectual skills of a journalist so that you’re also equipped for a broad range of media careers beyond the world of sport
  • A degree which offers you a clearly defined path to working in the football industry and meets the growing demand for highly knowledgeable, highly skilled multimedia journalists.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Football Journalism BA (Hons) at University of Derby

55% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Customer service occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Offers will be made initially based on your application, including predicted grades and/or grades you have already achieved. Following this, if you submit a strong portfolio we will make you an unconditional offer, to reflect the quality of your work and your potential.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Football Journalism, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Football Journalism BA (Hons)

EU £14900 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £14900 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #56 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 19 university rankings of University of Derby

About University of Derby

The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.

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Student composition of University of Derby

undergraduates:
13155
postgraduates:
2515
Total:
15670
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