Undergraduate study in journalism

Journalism at Sheffield has legendary status in the media industry. That's why our graduates are working for the BBC, Press Association, Bloomberg, The Guardian and in news and communication roles all over the world.

Join us at the top and see journalism's bigger picture.

Study for our BA Journalism Studies degree

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Your degree

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Your career

The essentials

Undergraduate open days

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Fees and funding

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How to apply

In depth

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Reputation and ranking

Sheffield is independently ranked among the UK's top universities for journalism, year after year.

Find out more

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Your study facilities

Take a tour of our high-tech Broadcast Zone and newsrooms. See why our department is a great place to learn your craft.

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Frequently asked questions

Need more information about the degree course, or how to apply?

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What do our students and graduates say?

Stories from our graduates

Sheffield journalism graduates are high achievers in a wide range of media and communication roles. Find out what they do and how their studies helped.

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Student voices

Check out these videos and Q&As with current students on how they chose their degree, their experience of the course, what it's like to live in Sheffield, and much more.

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