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. Please note, this is the latest available data.
MA Global Journalism
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- Journalist
- Brand Builder
- Business Manager
- Content Executive
- Video Director
- Government Worker
- Junior Reporter
- Marketer
- Project Manager
- University Staff
Employers
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Depaul (charitable organisation)
- FindAUniversity
- JD Sports
- Self-employed
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22
MA International Public and Political Communication
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. Please note, this is the most recent data for this course.
MA Journalism
Job titles
These were the roles graduates found themselves in:
- 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
These were the destinations of our graduates:
- Reach PLC
- BBC Radio
- National World
- Newsquest
- Barnsley College
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22
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 postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.