Journalism Studies

As part of your course, you'll practise journalism for real, covering your own patch in the city. every assignment will present a different challenge. you could be on location filming for a documentary. you may be reporting from a courtroom on the details of a criminal prosecution. another day could find you interviewing a politician or a sports star. your work experience will build up your portfolio of work and cv. our many connections in the media industry help to open up a huge range of work experience opportunities.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Our graduates are highly regarded by employers and work right across the media. many begin on local newspapers and radio as junior reporters and the best move up to national or international level in roles such as editor or digital media editor. some specialise in social media or video production. recent graduates are working for the bbc, daily mail, the guardian, press association, oxford university press, magazines, radio and digital media all over the world. some go into public relations, teaching and other areas where communication skills are at a premium.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. The University of Sheffield has partnerships with the following companies: