Our Postgraduate Courses

Curious about postgraduate life in the Department of Journalism Studies? Find out more about our courses, events, work placements and more.

Attend a Postgraduate Open Day

Want to chat to our staff and students? We're holding a series of online Open Days this spring - find out more about the events and how to book your place.

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MA Broadcast Journalism

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

Miriam Walker-Khan Freelance Journalist, MA Broadcast Graduate

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

Postgraduate taught

Broadcast Journalism MA

September 2023 start
9 months 1 year Full-time
Accredited

Learn how to hunt down stories, then record and edit your content for TV, radio and online. Sharpen up your skills in our Broadcast Zone, which simulates a real studio.

Funding available

News Days

Our MA Journalism and MA Broadcast Journalism students take part in regular news days: going into Sheffield to gather stories before publishing them on our outward facing web, TV and radio platforms.

MA Global Journalism

Postgraduate taught

Global Journalism MA

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Our students see journalism’s bigger picture: freedom of expression, ‘fake news’, media ethics and globalisation, as well as digital reporting techniques. That’s why they become great journalists, communications experts and media researchers.

Funding available

Tiara Hasna Rachman

Tiara Hasna Rachman MA Global Journalism, Current student

Tiara has been passionate about Journalism since childhood. Now, as an MA Global Journalism student, she shares what she has learnt from the Journalism Studies department's international research.

International Journalism Week

International Journalism Week is a yearly conference for all Global Journalism students - but all are free to attend. These events are an opportunity to hear from outstanding guest speakers and take part in engaging debates.

Placements and Employability

#JUSplacement

Our students secure work placements at some of the world's biggest newsbrands. Want to hear more about their experiences, in their own words? Check out the JUSplacement blog!

Building my confidence and making friends for life

Gina Kalsi Reporter, Mail Online, MA Journalism Graduate

From the Sheffield Star to the Independent, then finally into a full-time job with the Daily Mail online months before graduation - Gina's time at Sheffield gave her to boost she needed to succeed.

Postgraduate taught

Journalism MA

September 2023 start
9 months 1 year Full-time
Accredited

Learn how to find and publish your own stories and graduate with the essential skills and knowledge to become a top-class multimedia reporter.

Funding available

Journalism Masterclasses

Our programme of masterclasses offers students regular insights from influential journalists, campaigners and others with a unique and valuable perspective on the media. Take a look at some of the highlights from the #JUSmasterclass hashtag.

MA International Public and Political Communication

Postgraduate taught

International Public and Political Communication MA

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform and sometimes mislead. Sharpen your knowledge by designing a campaign of your own.