Number 1 university in the UK for journalism

The Complete University Guide 2020

The UK's leading centre for teaching and research in our field. Showing journalism's bigger picture.

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Media freedom, journalism safety, propaganda and fact

Our eighth International Journalism Week runs from 11 to 15 November, with an amazing programme of discussions and events

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Sheffield still UK's number 1 for journalism

After number 1 rankings from the Guardian in 2018 and 2019, we're also rated top by the Complete University Guide 2020!

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"When I started doing that course I thought, this is what I'm built for"

Find out how Dan Walker's brilliant career began with a journalism degree at Sheffield

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Our courses are legendary. Editors know a Sheffield graduate can make a world-class journalist.

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Communication, Media and Journalism research

We're exploring media freedom and censorship, journalism history and ethics, political communication, and much more.

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Invaluable experience

Discover why our students' work placements are so special – directly from our students!

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Centre for Freedom of the Media

Our international research centre, campaigning for safe and free journalism
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Our graduate network

Join the Sheffield Journalism Network – our hub for making professional and social connections
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Emma Heywood in New York as UN discusses women and media
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News in brief, spring 2019
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Students wowed by International Journalism Week
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Professor Jackie Harrison awarded prestigious UNESCO Chair
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