Number 1 university in the UK for journalism

The Guardian university league table 2019

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

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Students wowed by International Journalism Week

Guest speakers, competitions and discussions around global media freedom have proved inspirational for all involved.

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Let's get to work

Amazing work experience placements give our students a head start when it comes to job hunting. On our new blog, they explain how.

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Sheffield retains number 1 spot for journalism

We're rated the best in the UK by the Guardian league table for 2019 – the second year in a row Sheffield has been named number 1 for journalism.

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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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Working with our community

We've linked up with local primary schools to give young children a taste of university life and journalism studies.

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Career prospects

What our graduates do, and what they say about their course
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Meet our staff

Sheffield's world-class researchers and journalism educators – in depth
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Events

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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

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Defining Freedom of the Press: our project website
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Professor Jackie Harrison awarded prestigious UNESCO Chair
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Research news round-up, summer 2018
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Media industry honours Sheffield journalists, degree, and former staff
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