Careers

MA Broadcast Journalism

Job titles

Broadcast Journalist; Video Journalist; Assistant News Editor; Freelance Broadcast Journalist; Producer; Video Content Production Executive

Employers

BBC; Daily Mail; ITN; Haymarket Media Group; Politics.co.uk

What I love most is telling stories, and the challenge of doing that on different platforms

Miriam Walker-Khan MA Broadcast Journalism

Miriam Walker-Khan is a freelance reporter, writer and presenter, who studied MA Broadcast Journalism at The University of Sheffield.

MSc Data Science

Job titles

Data Scientist; Data Analyst; Data Engineer; Management Consultant; Insight Executive; Accountant; Data Scientist and Science Communicator; Management Consultant

Employers

HMRC; Nationwide; Capita; Bet365; Department for Work and Pensions; Arcadis; Queen Mary University of London

The modules' balanced structure of theory and practical components was something I really enjoyed

Pooja Ingale MSc Data Science

Indian student Pooja found the Data Science course to be a perfect balance of theory and practice, and enjoyed sharing her experiences as a student ambassador.

MA Global Journalism

Job titles

Journalist; Brand Builder; Business Manager; Content Executive; Video Director; Government Worker; Junior Reporter; Marketer; Project Manager; University Staff

Employers

Depaul (charitable organisation); FindAUniversity; JD Sports; Self-employed

I mastered journalism theory by analysing news reports

Siyu Chen Global Journalism MA

Siyu Chen's precious year at Sheffield gave her the knowledge and experience to continue her studies at PhD level and win scholarship funding.

MSc Information Management

Job titles

Java Developer; Product Manager; Accountant; Bank Clerk; FinTech Manager; Investment Manager; Data Analyst

Employers

Amazon; Google; EY; ByteDance; China Construction Bank; Xiaopeng Automobile Technology

The school is worthy of its ranking

Jie Dai Information Management MSc graduate

The knowledgeable and friendly staff, a wide choice of modules and a city right on the edge of the countryside are all reasons why Jie recommends studying Information Management at Sheffield.

MSc Information Systems

Job titles

Business Process Consultant; Product Manager; Big Data Operations and Maintenance Engineer; Game Designer; Risk Associate; Civil Servant

Employers

PwC; Huawei Technologies; King's College London; China Unicom; HSBC

The topics we studied felt topical and relevant to global issues

Hasnah Salem Patel MSc Information Systems

Salem came to Sheffield and got involved in all kinds of sporting and outdoor activities, whilst also getting immersed in the cutting edge content that the Information Systems course provided them.

MA International Public and Political Communication

Job titles

Media Officer; PR Officer; Strategy Planner; Teacher

Employers

Leeds City Council; Liberal Democrats Party; NatWest Group; Fosun Foundation Shanghai

Many of the friendships I made during my time here are lifelong and for that alone, I am incredibly grateful

Tom Parkin MA International Public and Political Communication

Tom Parkin studied MA International Public and Political Communication, and has just begun a PhD at the University of Sheffield.

MA Journalism

Job titles

News Reporter; Head of News; Lifestyle Writer; Local Democracy Reporter; PR Account Executive; Marketing, Communications and PR Officer; Multimedia and Broadcast Journalist; Trust Fundraiser; Radio Producer; Reporter; Online Journalist; Paralegal

Employers

Reach PLC; BBC Radio; National World; Newsquest; Barnsley College

My confidence in building contacts and my understanding of a good news story are grounded in my time at Sheffield

Jessica Murray Journalism MA

Rising star Jessica Murray received a Scott Trust bursary enabling her to study for our MA Journalism degree. After graduating in 2019 she joined The Guardian, where her stories have already led the front page.

MA Librarianship

Job titles

Librarian; Library Assistant; Library Learning Adviser; Academic Liaison Librarian; Information Assistant, Bank Facilities Assistant; Learning Resources Centre Manager

Employers

University of Cambridge; ASDA; Lloyds Banking Group; Sheffield Hallam University; Hugh Baird College; Public Health England

There was such a focus on how to put what we learned into practice and that was so useful when applying for my first paid library positions

Jessica Allen MA Librarianship

Jessica found her ideal course in the MA Librarianship, and the city of Sheffield also served her hobby as a hiker.

MA Library and Information Services Management

Job titles

Systems Librarian; Library Manager; Senior Information Assistant; Editor; Head of Education Curriculum Liaison; Library Information Adviser

Employers

University of Oxford; Heathfield School; Royal Horticultural Society; UniTemps; Canadian Academy; Self-employed

I feel like this is a new beginning with endless possibilities

Kate Greenfield MA Library and Information Services Management

Kate chose to return to education so that she could learn some new skills, and use the knowledge gained from the course to progress in her career within Knowledge Management.

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.

Accessing support in the School

University Careers Service

Faculty of Social Sciences Employability Hub (the Cornerstone)​​