Student Q+A

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As soon as you start the course, you are a Journalist

Amelia Oates BA Journalism Studies

Second year BA Journalism student Amelia shares what she thinks about the course, and her future plans.

Shakthi Thyagarajan

Learning the skills to achieve a life-long dream

Shakthi Thyagarajan Current student

Shakthi has had her heart set on being an Investigative Journalist since the age of 15. Now, half-way through her BA degree at the University of Sheffield, she has discovered a range of new passions, like Documentary film.

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It's a very hands-on course, so you're never bored!

Michelle Almeida Journalism Studies BA

Michelle is in her final year of her BA Journalism course. Her advice is to just enjoy it, and to make the most of unexpected opportunities.

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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. 

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students