A profile photo of undergraduate student Martha Kelner.

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.

Law students

Explore your potential

Celestia Kalau-Tavormina MA Law

Celestia has travelled from Canada to study the MA Law. Find out more about her experiences.

A profile photograph of graduate Emily Smith.

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.

A profile photograph of Journalism Studies graduate Daniel Sheridan giving a talk.

The course gave me a rounded perspective of the different skills I would need

Daniel Sheridan Journalism Studies BA

During the UK's 2019 general election campaign Daniel broke the famous story of the boy on the hospital floor. Studying journalism at Sheffield was the perfect preparation.

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.

Journalism alumni Dan Walker. He is smiling and standing in front of some colourful blocks.

I've been privileged to travel all over the world covering major sporting events and interviewing some fascinating people

Dan Walker Broadcast Journalism MA

Now a senior presenter on 5 News, Dan is a graduate of our MA Broadcast Journalism degree. His previous roles include presenting on BBC Football Focus and BBC Breakfast News, as well as a weekly show on BBC World.

Law students

My time at Sheffield was invaluable for my career

Jessica Wager LLB Law (with a year abroad) graduate

Jessica, an LLB Law graduate, spoke to us about her recent successes and how valuable her time at Sheffield has been.

David Hayes Law

The best advice I can give to any new student is to come here with an open mind and heart

Theodora Dinca BA Criminology

Second year BA Criminology student Theodora talks about her time at Sheffield so far and her tips to anyone else considering studying at the University.

Law student

Join a Thriving Research Community

Ruwani Fernando Criminology

After completing a period of study in Paris, Ruwani moved to study her PhD at The University of Sheffield.

Law student

Join our international community

Qiuyi Yue LLM Corporate and Commercial Law

After completing study at her home university Qiuyi Yue continued on to study with us at the University of Sheffield to specialise in the field of Corporate and Commercial Law.

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