Number 1 university in the UK for journalism

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

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Sheffield retains number 1 spot for journalism

We're still rated the best in the UK – by the Guardian league table for 2019 as well as the Times and Sunday Times.

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Media regulation project launches

Work has begun on our Defining Freedom of the Press project and its website is now live.

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University rankings

Research projects

Study with us

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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Open days

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Career prospects

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

Meet our staff

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

Events

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Centre for Freedom of the Media

Our international research centre, campaigning for safe and free journalism

Our graduate network

Join the Sheffield Journalism Network – our hub for making professional and social connections

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