Journalism Studies

Journalism studies at Sheffield is a discipline that takes the practice of journalism seriously as both a professional craft and an intellectual and democratic endeavour. Journalism investigates, verifies, and reports on matters of public interest, giving citizens the information they need to participate in democratic life and holding institutions and individuals accountable. The field has been transformed by digital technology, but the core skills of research, verification, storytelling, and ethical judgement remain as important as ever, and Sheffield's approach develops them with rigour and ambition.

At the University of Sheffield, this three-year, full-time degree gives you a genuine reporting patch in the city and the opportunity to cover stories ranging from grassroots community issues to international affairs. You will practise journalism across print, broadcast, and digital platforms, developing the full range of professional skills including news writing, interviewing, video production, data journalism, and social media. The programme is built around real journalism: you might be filming for a breaking television news story, covering live courtroom proceedings, or producing content for a news website.

A sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement are all available, giving you extensive professional experience in newsrooms and media organisations of different kinds. The typical entry tariff of 152 points reflects the competitive nature of admissions to a leading journalism programme.

Journalism studies graduates from Sheffield work in newspapers, online news organisations, television and radio newsrooms, magazines, podcasts, and digital media organisations. Many go on to become news reporters, feature writers, editors, broadcast journalists, and investigative journalists. Others move into adjacent roles in public relations, content strategy, and communications.

Sheffield's reputation in journalism education is widely recognised by employers, and the programme's emphasis on real journalism practice means graduates arrive in the industry with a portfolio of work and genuine professional experience.