Sports Journalism
at University of Winchester
The aim is to equip you for the competitive world of sports journalism – both in front and behind the camera. Our course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) so you know that everything we do is of the highest industry standard.
Course Overview
Boasting state-of-the-art studios you will produce top quality sports journalism content that will rival local and national broadcasters. That might include highlights of local football matches, features on Olympic athletes, or social media content with local and national sports stars. You will learn to create digital content for television, radio, online and social media platforms. Your award-winning teaching team includes international broadcasters, editors, feature writers and documentary makers, with decades of journalism experience at sports organisations like Sky Sports, TNT, beIN SPORTS, and Prime Video. At Winchester you learn by doing, but that vocational learning will be supported by a challenging series of lectures and seminars that include sports media law, investigative journalism and sports documentary making.
Winchester Campus Life
Experience a transformational education that grows your curiosity, builds your confidence and gives you the skills you need to have a successful and meaningful career.
- Study in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester
- Provides a unique and enriching student experience
- Over 185 years of history
For graduates in employment and/or further study in England
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 HESA
University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 185-year history of academic excellence. It is ranked among the Top 15 for graduates in employment and/or further study (in England, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, HESA). The campus offers a dynamic academic environment, providing a diverse range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses. Focused on providing excellence in teaching, class sizes are small, with the aim of giving you an outstanding student experience.
Located in the historic city of Winchester, this beautiful self-contained campus boasts a welcoming, community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning, teaching and student life. Its convenient location is within easy walking distance to Winchester city centre.
Why choose the University of Winchester
Happiest place to live in the UK
Winchester was voted 2nd in the Rightmove ‘Happy At Home’ Index, 2023.
Safest university cities
In England and Wales, Complete University Guide 2023.
For graduates in employment and/or further study in England
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 HESA.
Entry Requirements for
Undergraduate:
Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor with a minimum score of 7
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | September – £16,700 |
| Postgraduate | September – £17,450 |
| Please visit University of Winchester website for full details of tuition fees. An additional £500 discount is applicable to anyone who pays in full prior to enrolment. | |
Scholarships at University of Winchester
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
