What our graduates say

Find out what our graduates say about their experience of the BA Journalism Studies degree... and the rewarding careers it led to.

The MA Broadcast in journalism at Sheffield was the biggest turning point in my life so far

Jared Lawthom MA Broadcast Graduate

An MA in Broadcast at the University of Sheffield took Jared Lawthom to the BBC, and now Sky News. He tells us how this degree "really changed his life".

Capital concerns: reporting London with the PA news agency

Jessica Murray Alumni

A murder trial, a motorbike protest, an interview with the mayor of London and the arrest of one of the most controversial whistleblowers of all time – my week at the PA news agency in London gave me a real sense of the excitement and variety of working in a fast-paced newsroom.

How my virtual placement became a job

Jessica Morris Alumni

It was by complete luck (and a touch of algorithmic aid from Twitter, obviously) that I stumbled across Freelancing for Journalists’ (FFJ) tweet about their upcoming work experience scheme. It was different to any work experience opportunity I had come across before, and the one-to-one virtual style really appealed to me.

Finding my feet at The Independent

Allegra Goodwin Alumni

It’s not every day you start a placement at a paper to find yourself covering possibly the biggest story of the year, but that’s what I got to experience at The Independent in April. The death of Prince Phillip a few days earlier and his upcoming funeral meant the news desk was busier than ever during my week-long placement.

Studying in Sheffield supported me to change careers, giving me the confidence to try something new

Christine Kelsey International Public and Political Communication MA

Christine works as a policy advisor for the Department of Education. She explains how her masters at Sheffield helped her to change her career.

Journalism graduate Sarah Whittle in her job with the North West Ambulance Service

Confidence, communication and relationship skills

Sarah Whittle Journalism Studies BA

After graduating from Sheffield, Sarah moved from journalism into PR. She's now using her skills to run the communications set-up at a busy NHS ambulance trust.

Portrait of journalism graduate Paula Ugochukwu

Using creative media skills outside of journalism

Paula Ugochukwu Journalism Studies with Employment Experience BA

Paula graduated in 2019. She uses the knowledge she developed at Sheffield in her production role with a digital learning company – and in running her own digital media brand.

Portrait of journalism graduate Sam Moir

A Premier League career in communication

Sam Moir Journalism Studies BA

Sam Moir has used the media skills he developed at Sheffield in a rewarding career, first with Ministry of Sound and now as a video producer/director for Chelsea FC.

Knowing media law is vital, even as a sports journalist

Martha Kelner Journalism Studies BA

A specialist reporter on issues and investigations in sport, Martha has worked for the Mail, the Guardian and Sky News since studying journalism at Sheffield.

The course is great for really getting you out there and doing stuff on your own

Emily Smith Journalism Studies BA

Journalism Studies BA graduate Emily is now a TV researcher and says that her time at Sheffield helped prepare her for the world of professional journalism work.

Department of Journalism Studies

What our graduates say

The MA Broadcast in journalism at Sheffield was the biggest turning point in my life so far