Faculty of Social Sciences

School of Information, Journalism and Communication

Here at the University of Sheffield, we’ve been training extraordinary journalists and data and information professionals, and conducting pioneering research for over 30 years. Study with us, and you'll have exclusive access to our unrivalled contacts and alumni network from across the globe, and access award winning employability support.

Our Journalism Studies students will master the basics on our practical courses, including how to spot big stories and make them shine, edit engaging audio, video and podcasts in our state-of-the-art facilities, become an expert in social media, and even ace those shorthand exams.

Our students come from around the world, creating a multicultural, vibrant and invigorating environment where you can thrive in your learning. As part of our mission to provide world-quality university education in information, journalism and communication, we aim to inspire and help you pursue your highest ambitions for your academic and professional careers.

Our staff are experts in their field and work with organisations in the UK and worldwide, bringing fresh perspectives to your studies. They'll give you the advice and support you need to excel in your subject. We also work closely with partners and experts from industry, ensuring that your learning is always linked to your future career.

Our graduates go on to achieve great things and remain part of our legacy forever. They change the world through the power of storytelling - be they journalists, documentarians, PR experts, novelists or teachers.

Employers have previously included:

• BBC
• ITV
• Sky Sports News
• The Guardian
• The i
• The Telegraph
• The Sun
• The Mirror
• The Daily Mail
• Reach
• The Financial Times
• LADbible
• National World PLC
• Hearst Magazines (publishers of Esquire, Prima, Good Housekeeping and Men’s Health).

Where you'll study

Journalism at Sheffield extends beyond the university. As well as seminars and lectures on campus and production work in the newsrooms and Broadcast Zone, you'll be assigned your own patch of the city to report from. This means building up local contacts to help you hunt down stories, and there's court reporting too.

We can also help you find a work experience placement so you can sharpen up your skills in a real-life newsroom or other professional communications setting.

The Faculty of Social Sciences building, The Wave, co-locates many of our schools to promote interdisciplinary excellence in research, learning and teaching and help us to lead the way in addressing important societal challenges.

Our facilities in The Wave include state-of-the-art lecture theatres, broadcast facilities and editing suites.

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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Here at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, we've been training extraordinary journalists and information professionals and conducting pioneering research since 1994, when our department was launched by Observer Editor Donald Trelford at our first home in Minalloy House.

After 30 years in the industry, we've learnt a thing or two about networking. Study with us, and you'll have exclusive access to our unrivalled contacts and alumni network, situated in newsrooms across the world.

We’ll also provide you with award-winning employability support in the form of one-to-one support sessions and fortnightly masterclasses. 

Our programmes will help you take full advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities and the research excellence we have to offer as a Russell Group institution.

Our graduates go on to achieve great things and remain part of our legacy forever, changing the world through the power of storytelling.

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