Sports Journalism with Media and Communications Foundation Year

Sports journalism with media and communications is a specialist programme that combines the editorial and reporting skills of journalism with a deep focus on sport as its primary subject matter. Sports journalism is a demanding professional discipline that requires the ability to report accurately under deadline pressure, to understand the tactical, historical, and human dimensions of sport well enough to provide informed analysis, and to work across multiple platforms, from print and digital to broadcast and social media. The media and communications element provides the broader context for understanding how media institutions work and how audiences engage with sporting content.

This industry-accredited part-time programme at Lincoln develops core journalistic skills in producing sports news, reports, and features across print, online, and broadcast platforms, giving you practical experience of working to professional standards in each medium. The sandwich year gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience in a media or sports organisation, which is often decisive in securing employment in a competitive field where practical experience and portfolio work matter as much as academic qualifications.

Graduates move into sports journalism and media roles across the full range of platforms, from national and regional newspapers and websites to broadcast sports journalism, podcasting, and digital content production for clubs, leagues, and sports organisations. Many also move into broader sports communications roles, working in public relations and media management for sporting bodies, clubs, and sponsors. The industry accreditation of the programme provides professional credibility, and the placement experience helps graduates build the contacts and practical understanding that the sports media industry requires.

Further study in journalism, media, or sports communication is an option for those who wish to develop specialist expertise.