Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sports Journalism (P590)

The BA Sports Journalism degree at the University of Chester offers an immersive experience into the vibrant worlds of sports media and professional sports. Throughout the course, you will explore how digital, print, and broadcast media shape public perceptions of sports, including discussions around policies, ethics, and controversies affecting the industry’s dynamic landscape. You will develop and refine practical journalistic skills, while critically analysing key theories, practices, emerging trends, and societal contexts within sports journalism.

Over three years, you will become proficient in covering live sporting action, conducting interviews with athletes and coaches, writing articles, columns, features, and analysing teams, players, and recent trends. You will learn to broadcast across multiple platforms and prepare yourself for a versatile career in sports media by building professional contacts, enhancing your industry network at every stage.

Studying Sports Journalism enables you to understand and communicate the cultural, social, and economic influence of sport—an essential global phenomenon. Your work will act as a vital bridge between the sports industry and the public, shaping how sporting events, figures, and issues are understood and discussed. Moreover, you will reflect broader societal values such as teamwork, diversity, politics, culture, and community, while delivering engaging, accurate coverage that keeps fans informed and connected.

In the first year, students share a common curriculum with BA Journalism, BA Music Journalism, and BA Creative and Professional Writing, fostering interdisciplinary learning and exposure to diverse perspectives. Emphasising teamwork and collaborative projects, the course helps you develop social and professional skills, broaden your network, and lay a solid foundation for success in the highly competitive field of sports journalism.