Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Journalism Studies BA

Journalism Studies BA
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,750
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7.5 TOEFL: 103

Program Overview

Good journalists need traditional skills like spotting big stories and excellent newswriting and digital skills like video editing and social media. Our staff have decades of journalistic experience and teach all these techniques expertly.

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.

Our BA Journalism Studies course is currently accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Professional Publishers Association.

Course Content
First year

Your first year of study comprises a single, integrated core module.
- Essential Journalism
Second year

In your second year, you take three core modules and choose a fourth from either those taught by the Department of Journalism Studies or the Guided Module Choice options available from other departments.

You also have an option to take Languages For All modules.

You must pass the Media Law for Journalists module in order to continue to year 3.

Core modules
- Live News Production
- Court Reporting
- Media Law for Journalists
Third year

In your third year, you take two core modules, then choose from a range of others taught by the Department of Journalism Studies and the Guided Module Choice options available from other departments.

You also have an option to take Languages For All modules.

Core modules
- Magazine Journalism and Production
- Final Project
Entry Requirement
Applicants with a minimum aggregate of 75% and 75-80% in key subjects at Standard XII will typically be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes.
Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24750 per year

Career Prospect

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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Journalism Studies BA at University of Sheffield