Careers with a masters degree in Journalism
Our taught postgraduate courses open doors in the media industries and beyond.

It’s easy to see why our graduates do so brilliantly in their careers. Here at Sheffield, every student has the opportunity to learn from visiting professionals, through guest lectures and weekly masterclasses. We provide students with insight, work placement and networking opportunities. 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
- 100% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 63% of graduates walked into their dream job - a job that was 'exactly what they were looking for'.
- 88% of graduates work in the information and comms sector.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Multimedia Journalist
- Producer
- Production Journalist
- Radio Assistant Producer
- Senior Video Editor
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Global Radio
- BBC
- Bauer Media
- Daily Mail
- ITV
- Barnsley Chronicle
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019/20
MA Global Journalism
Headline statistics
- 96% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 4% of graduates had gone onto further study.
- 57% of graduates said they wouldn't have got their job without their MA.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Editor
- Marketing Assistant
- Advertising Executive
- Assistant Editor
- Teacher
- Communications Officer
- News Editor
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- American University Cairo
- Centre for Independent Journalism
- Formosa TV News
- Jiangsu Phoenix Science Press
- China Mobile
- China National Petroleum Corporation
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019/20
MA International Public and Political Communication
Headline statistics
- 95% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 5% of graduates went on to further study.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Administration Officer
- Brand Manager
- CEO Assistant
- Communications Manager
- Deputy Director
- Journalist
- Internet Editor
- Marketing Specialist
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Apple
- Bytedance (TikTok)
- China International Publishing Group
- The Home Office
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- National Literacy Trust
- Pulse Academy
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019/20
MA Journalism
Headline statistics
- 100% of graduates were in work within 15 months of graduation.
- 80% of graduates walked into their dream job - a job that was 'exactly what they were looking for'.
- 87% of graduates said that they wouldn't have got their job without their MA.
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Multimedia Journalist
- Editor
- Digital Copywriter
- Print Media Journalist
- Sports Reporter
- Public Engagement Administrator
- News Reporter
- Business Reporter
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Daily Mail
- Reach PLC
- Daily Telegraph
- Hello! Magazine
- PA Media
- The Guardian
- Cambridge News
- National Institute for Health Research
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019/20
Graduate case studies
How we help
Here in the Department of Journalism Studies, our dedicated work placement officer can help you find meaningful employment experience with hand-picked organisations matched to your interests.
Meanwhile our guest lectures and media Careers Days put you face to face with professionals from the media industries to give insights direct from the frontline and tips on what employers are looking for.
Visit our brilliant Careers Service for more about what's on offer and find out why Sheffield is the top university in the north of England for graduate employability.