What our students say

Want to know where an MA course in our department can take you? Take a look at a selection of profiles from current students and graduates across our four programmes below.

Rebecca Blanchard

The University of Sheffield is an amazing name in the industry - I got my first interview in three days

Rebecca Blanchard-Zintout MA International Public and Political Communication

Rebecca Blanchard-Zintout graduated with a masters degree in International Public and Political Communication in 2019. She spoke to us about what she's doing now...

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I put everything I learned at Sheffield into practice pretty much every day in my job.

Ben Bason MA Broadcast Journalism

Ben Bason studied MA Broadcast at the University of Sheffield, and now works at ITV.

A profile photograph of masters student Umanga Perera. She is holding a pen.

Aside from helping us make sense of the world, this degree also makes you aware of different political systems from around the world

Umanga Perera International Public and Political Communication MA

Umanga studied for our International Public and Political Communication MA in the 2019-20 academic year and has shared her experiences of the course.

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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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Postgraduate online open day

Become part of our community of talented postgraduate taught students. Register now to join us at our online open day on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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