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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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• Read more about School of Information, Journalism and Communication (nee Information)

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 in the form of one-to-one sessions, mentoring and an array of placement opportunities to help you get your foot in the door.

Data Science students will develop solid foundations in ethics, sustainability, critical thinking, and how to influence outcomes of data science to positively impact society. We offer an outstanding academic education through the principles of research-led teaching, so you’ll always be challenged and learning the most up-to-date content. 

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.

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, cutting-edge computing suites, broadcast facilities and editing suites.

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The School of Information, Journalism and Communication is ranked number one in the world for library and information management in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2026. These rankings are based upon academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.

The school has been at the forefront of developments in the information field for more than fifty years. The subject is characterised by its distinctive, interdisciplinary focus on the interactions between people, information and digital technologies. It has the ultimate goal of enhancing information access, and the management, sharing and use of information, to benefit society.

When you come to study with us you'll be an integral part of our research culture. The school is your home and we pride ourselves on the friendliness and helpfulness of our staff.

We offer an outstanding academic education through a wide range of taught postgraduate degrees which embed the principles of research-led teaching.

When you join any of our degree programmes you'll develop a critical understanding of current issues in your field. You'll benefit from being taught by staff who are undertaking sector-leading research and who have many links with industry.

As part of our mission to provide world-quality university education in information, we aim to inspire and help you pursue your highest ambitions for your academic and professional careers.

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School of Geography and Planning

At the School of Geography and Planning we explore how people, places and environments shape the world. We collaborate with professional bodies, alumni, policy makers, practitioners and communities, together contributing towards creating a more just and sustainable future.

We’re internationally recognised for our expertise in tackling the global challenges of climate and environmental change, urbanisation, sustainability and social justice. Our teaching and research connect the human and physical processes that are woven through natural and built environments, helping to build understanding and knowledge, and to respond to the complex relationships between society, nature and the built environment.

You will join a vibrant, supportive community of scholars and practitioners committed to making a real difference. 

Teaching at Sheffield is research-led and practice-informed, drawing on our world-leading work across multiple subject areas. Our courses focus on developing your analytical, ethical, professional and wider employability skills. We'll help you engage critically with the most pressing issues of our time - from managing and developing our urban and natural landscapes, to environmental governance, climate resilience and global development.

We place our students at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be supported by dedicated staff, benefit from excellent fieldwork opportunities, and have your voice heard in shaping your experience. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone can thrive academically and personally.

Graduates from our courses go on to careers that make a positive social and environmental impact. They work in government, international organisations, consultancy, NGOs and research. If your interests are in managing and developing our natural and built environments, by studying with us you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to shape more sustainable, equitable and resilient futures.

Join us at Sheffield - where geography and planning come together to help us understand the world and change it for the better.

Our courses will develop your ability to analyse global problems from a range of perspectives and at different scales. Our students gain geographical and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

Other geography graduates have used these assets to secure employment in teaching, law, patenting, finance and banking.

Geography careers support

The School of Geography and Planning has its own dedicated school building, where you will spend time with other students, meet your tutors and have some of your classes. You’ll have access to flexible study areas and your own common room, shared by our community of undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.

Our facilities

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 school focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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School of Education

We're proud to welcome a vibrant and diverse community, with students based locally, nationally and internationally. Our research has a direct impact on educational theory, policy and practice; we're supporting the development of children, families, schools and learning communities.

Our team of tutors at the School of Education comprises of experts in early childhood education, policy and practice, psychological theory of education, and languages and education. Many of our academic staff are internationally recognised in their specialist areas.

Our graduates go into educational leadership and management, educational journalism and publishing, educational research, community education and development, early years services, youth, charity and educational welfare work.

The degree is a sound basis for further training in a range of fields including social work, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. If you're interested in teaching, you could progress onto a primary or early years PGCE. Or you may decide to stay on for a masters or PhD so you can specialise in an area that interests you.

Explore your career options on the School of Education website

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We're proud to welcome a vibrant and diverse community, with students based locally, nationally and internationally. Our research has a direct impact on educational theory, policy and practice; we're supporting the development of children, families, schools and learning communities.

We use a variety of teaching methods to give you the opportunity to engage with your tutors and peers.

Our team of tutors at the School of Education comprises of experts in early childhood education, secondary education, policy and practice, psychological theory of education, and languages and education. Many of our academic staff are internationally recognised in their specialist areas.

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• Read more about School of Economics

Faculty of Social Sciences

School of Economics

The School of Economics is based in the Elmfield building, close to The Wave, the new home for the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Wave features state-of-the-art collaborative lecture theatres, study spaces and seminar rooms.

Teaching may take place in Elmfield, The Wave, or in other buildings across campus, many of which are close together so it’s easy to walk between them and it’s a great way to get to know the city. You will also be close to our Students' Union and central libraries.

Our state-of-the-art classrooms are in the same building as our staff offices. You'll also have your own social space with computer access.

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 school focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

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We have a global reputation for our expertise in practical and real-world economics. You'll learn from some of the top economic experts, who provide cutting-edge teaching based on their research.

Our academics play an active role in shaping policy, advising UK government departments such as the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Education. They also work with influential bodies such as the Low Pay Commission. The research we produce directly influences government policies and aims to improve lives. This is what informs the content of your modules.

As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by some of the country's leading employers, including the Bank of England, PwC, IBM and HM Treasury.

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Faculty of Social Sciences

School of Architecture and Landscape

Come to Sheffield and join some of the best architecture students in the UK - our students have won prizes at the RIBA Student Awards and the Royal Academy Summer Show. They've been shortlisted in the European Architecture Medals and the Inspiring Graduate Awards. Our staff are doing world-class research, helping to make the school a leader in our field across the UK and internationally.

We believe in architecture that makes a difference. We know that it has the potential to improve the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Through our internationally acclaimed teaching and research, we explore the social, spatial and environmental implications of architecture. As a Sheffield student, you will engage with real issues affecting the built environment and specifically the challenges of the Climate Emergency and zero carbon design.

We encourage you to explore ideas and collaborate with other students. Through group tutorials and peer review you'll learn how to express your opinions, and value the opinions of others. Sheffield is the perfect place to develop your personality as a designer.

We provide a balance of theory, design work and professional experience delivered within the context of a strong studio culture. The studio acts as a laboratory for trialling your creative and critical ideas, and for developing fundamental architectural skills. You'll share ideas during group tutorials, collaborate and review other students' work. This encourages you to express your own opinion and to value the opinions of others, as you begin to develop your personality as a designer.

Our graduates often go into architectural practice for a year or two before doing a two-year MArch in Architecture - either at Sheffield or another school. They also pursue careers in the built environment or move on to a specialist masters course.

Employers include AHMM, ARUP, Building Design Partnership, Haworth Tompkins Architects, Feilden Clegg Bradley, Grimshaw Architects, Hawkins\Brown, and Penoyre & Prasad.

Graduates of our degree courses are well prepared for a career in roles such as: built environment consultant, government and local authority advisor, creative and strategic policy maker, architectural critic and journalist, arts and heritage manager and design and illustration.

The School of Architecture and Landscape sits high up in the Arts Tower, offering unrivalled panoramic views across Sheffield and beyond. This is where you will spend the majority of your time in the design studio.

You'll also attend lectures across the campus and take advantage of our drawing studios and facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model making.

Our generous open-plan studios promote collaboration and you will be able to take advantage of our facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model making.

You'll also have access to the latest digital techniques in our computer labs. Workshops and tutorials are embedded into each course to ensure you have the skills you need.

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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Come to Sheffield and join some of the best architecture students in the UK - our students have won prizes at the RIBA Student Awards and the Royal Academy Summer Show. They've been shortlisted in the European Architecture Medals and the Inspiring Graduate Awards. Our staff are doing world-class research, helping to make the school a leader in our field across the UK and internationally.

We believe in architecture that makes a difference. We know that it has the potential to improve the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Through our internationally acclaimed teaching and research, we explore the social, spatial and environmental implications of architecture. As a Sheffield student, you will engage with real issues affecting the built environment.

We encourage you to explore ideas and collaborate with other students. Through group tutorials and peer review you'll learn how to express your opinions, and value the opinions of others. 

We provide a balance of theory, design work and professional experience. We have a strong design studio culture. The studio acts as a laboratory for trialling your creative and critical ideas, and for developing fundamental architectural skills. You'll share ideas during group tutorials, collaborate and review other students' work. This encourages you to express your own opinion and to value the opinions of others, as you begin to develop your personality as a designer.

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