Undergraduate study
Develop cutting-edge skills in digital reporting. Break your own news stories. Discover our world-leading research in journalism ethics, censorship, freedom of expression and more.
Our course
Read our course information to find out more about what you'll learn, how you'll learn it, entry requirements and more.
Preparing you for industry
More about careers with your journalism degree
Degrees with Placement Year
Journalism Studies BA includes the option of a one-year placement in industry. This is an excellent opportunity to apply what you’ve learnt in your course so far and gain invaluable workplace experience with our excellent connections in industry. Placements aren't guaranteed - but our award-winning careers team will do everything we can to help you secure the best work experience for you.
If you take the degree without this option, don't worry. We'll still help you to arrange work experience placements.
More about year-long placements
Study abroad
Got an adventurous streak? You can apply to spend part of your degree studying with one of our partner universities in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, USA and countries across Europe from Turkey to Norway.
Foundation year
An alternative way in is through the Foundation Year option, which offers people with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study. This route can be especially suitable for mature students.
BA Journalism Studies with Foundation Year
The University of Sheffield has helped journalists see their route map through what is by any accounts the most extraordinary revolution in communication... We've had a lot to thank Sheffield for in terms of the people you've sent us.
Alan Rusbridger
Editor-in-chief, The Guardian, 1995 - 2015
Our outstanding reputation for journalism
We're ranked as one of the top 5 universities to study journalism in the Guardian and the Complete University Guide - we're also 1st in the Russell Group for learning resources, student voice and learning opportunities according to the National Student Survey.
International undergraduate scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.