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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.

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Reputation and ranking

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

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Your study facilities

Find out more about our industry-standard facilities in The Wave. See why our school is a great place to learn your craft.

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What do our students and graduates say?

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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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