Masters degrees in journalism, media and communication

We show journalism's bigger picture: that's why our postgraduate degrees are famous in the industry and loved by our students.

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Our practical staff are top in their field, with experience spanning broadcasting, digital news, and major investigations.  Sheffield is a research-intensive Russell Group university, which means our staff are also renowned academics. They’ve broken big stories, lived through the digital revolution, written key textbooks, and regularly conduct pioneering research on topics like misinformation and data journalism. We’re also proud to be home to an international research centre, Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM), co-founded by UNESCO Chair Professor Jackie Harrison.

As a result, our graduates don’t just know how to do journalism – they understand why it matters. They go on to become outstanding reporters, media researchers, and communications professionals, producing  world-class work that is rigorous, ethical and engaging. Join us and follow in their footsteps.

Journalism alumni Dan Walker. He is smiling and standing in front of some colourful blocks.

I've been privileged to travel all over the world covering major sporting events and interviewing some fascinating people

Dan Walker Broadcast Journalism MA

Now a senior presenter on 5 News, Dan is a graduate of our MA Broadcast Journalism degree. His previous roles include presenting on BBC Football Focus and BBC Breakfast News, as well as a weekly show on BBC World.

Broadcast Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Would you like to be a broadcast journalist, searching out stories and telling them in engaging and creative ways? Study on our BJTC-accredited course and learn how to research, interview, write, record, film, edit and present for TV, radio, podcast, social and digital media.

  • Funding available

Global Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Understand journalism’s role in shaping global debates. You’ll develop digital, data and communication skills to analyse news and present your ideas with impact across platforms and audiences.

  • Funding available

International Public and Political Communication MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and persuasive communication. You'll take part in debates on mis and disinformation, learn how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform or mislead, and put your knowledge to the test by designing a campaign of your own.

  • Funding available

Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Learn how to find, publish and execute your own stories across a multitude of platforms, including print, web and social media, ensuring you gain the essential skills and knowledge to become a top-class multimedia reporter.

  • Funding available

Science Communication MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Science can change the world - but only if people understand it. Taught by experts across science and journalism, we’ll train you to use key media technology to effectively communicate science to (and for) the public, the media, business and beyond.

MA Broadcast Journalism and MA Journalism are accredited by the UK's professional bodies for journalism, the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and National Council for the Training of Journalists respectively. These represent a key guarantee of quality to employers.

Advance reading lists

If you're studying with us this year and want to get a head start, you can look at our advance reading lists.

What our students say

A profile photograph of masters student Umanga Perera. She is holding a pen.

Aside from helping us make sense of the world, this degree also makes you aware of different political systems from around the world

Umanga Perera International Public and Political Communication MA

Umanga studied for our International Public and Political Communication MA in the 2019-20 academic year and has shared her experiences of the course.

Please note: we regularly review our degree courses to keep up-to-date with a rapidly changing media industry. Information given here about courses is correct when published but may changed without notice at any time. Please ask us if you need to know more. 

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Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

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