The University of Sheffield
Department of Journalism Studies

BA Journalism Studies entry requirements

We're asking for ABB

We want students who enjoy writing, are curious, interested in what happens around them and want to study the media. It will help you understand journalism and the course if you can complete a short period of work experience, ideally in the newsroom of your local newspaper or radio station.

We usually ask for evidence of good academic achievement and potential. That means grades ABB at GCE A Level, or the equivalent (see the table below). You must apply through UCAS.

Journalism courses are popular, and entry is very competitive. You will need to prepare your application carefully, and you may want more advice before you begin. Decisions about applications are made by admissions tutors, and the principal admissions tutor for the BA in Journalism Studies is Katie Stewart. You can meet Katie and other tutors at one of the Open Days organised by the University's admissions office.

More about Open Days

 

Admissions policy: our promise to you

We're the best place in the UK to study journalism. So we want the best students. But we believe you're not just about your exam grades. When you apply, send us examples of your work. Submit a testimonial from a news editor you've had a work experience placement with. If there's any material that you believe makes your application more compelling, we want to see it.

If your application is rejected, you can seek feedback or ask us to reconsider. We may have overlooked a crucial feature of your application. Your personal statement may have been ambiguous. We'll explain how we came to our decision. And in some cases we will revise the decision and make you an offer.

 

Equivalent entry requirements

 

GCE/VCE A Levels

ABB or equivalent grades (AAC, A*BC, A*AD, A*A*E or A*A at A Level, plus A at AS Level and an additional Irish Leaving Certificate grade combination A1 A1 A2 A2)

Mature students

Entry requirements for mature students

International Baccalaureate

34 points

BTEC

DDM in a relevant subject

Cambridge pre-U

D3 M2 M2

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher

AABBB + A

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels

Pass + AB

Irish Leaving Certificate

A1 A1 B1 B1 (or A*A at A Level plus A at AS Level and an additional Irish Leaving Certificate grade combination A1 A1 A2 A2)

Advanced Diploma

Creative & Media, grade A
A Level in an acceptable subject, grade B

Access Course

Overall pass (must include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher)

European Baccalaureate

77%

Belgian Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire or Diploma Secundair Onderwijs

16/20 or 8/10 overall
(depending on grading scale)

Estonian Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus including Riigieksamid

75 overall average from 5 exams including 3 state exams

Finnish Ylioppilastutkintotodistus or Studentexamensbetyg

5 in the majority of subjects, minimum of one score of 6

French Baccalaureate

13.5 (or 13 with French Baccalaureate Option International)

German Arbitur

1.8

Hungarian Érettségi

4 or 5 overall average from 5 subjects

Journalism undergraduates in the newsroom

Contact us

Need more information? If you've explored these web pages and can't find the answer to your question, please get in touch.

Email jnladmissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone 0114 222 2500 (+44 114 222 2500 from outside the UK)
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