Careers with a masters degree in journalism
See the latest statistics on the job prospects of our postgraduate alumni - where they work, what they do, and how quickly they entered the industry.
It’s easy to see why our graduates do so brilliantly in their careers - we offer a wealth of employability support. These opportunities, paired with Sheffield's mighty reputation in newsrooms across the UK and internationally and the professional accreditation for our practical MA courses, means our students leave Sheffield equipped to thrive in the workplace.
MA Broadcast Journalism
Headline statistics
- 90% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 90% of graduates work in the information and comms sector, in journalism roles.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Broadcast Journalist
- Video Journalist
- Assistant News Editor
- Freelance Broadcast Journalist
- Producer
- Video Content Production Executive
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- BBC
- Daily Mail
- ITN
- Haymarket Media Group
- Politics.co.uk
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21
MA Global Journalism
Headline statistics
- 75% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 20% of graduates went on to further study.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Editor
- Account Manager
- Brand Manager
- Marketing Executive
- News Reporter & News Editor
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Byte dance (TikTok)
- China Central Television
- China National Radio
- China-Asean Panorama Magazine
- Economic Observer Newspaper China
- Shanghai Media Group
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21
MA International Public and Political Communication
Headline statistics
- 71% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 14% of graduates went onto further study
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Media Officer
- PR Officer
- Strategy Planner
- Teacher
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Leeds City Council
- Liberal Democrats Party
- NatWest Group
- Fosun Foundation Shanghai
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21
MA Journalism
Headline statistics
- 100% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 80% of students said they went straight into a "high skilled" job
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- News Reporter
- Trainee Reporter
- Community Reporter
- Copywriter
- Journalist
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Reach PLC
- Bloomberg LP
- JPI Media
- Twinkl Ltd
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21
How we help
There are plenty of places for you to access support and guidance - be it in our School or across the wider university.
International Merit Scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.