MA Journalism at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

The MA Journalism teaches students to find, publish and create stories across web, TV, radio and social media to become multimedia reporters or producers. Teaching is by qualified journalists in the Wave building, which has TV galleries, radio and podcast studios and newsrooms, with industry masterclasses and an advisory board shaping the curriculum.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Information, Journalism and Communication | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Professional Skills and Story Gathering, Digital Storytelling, Law for Journalists, Advanced Journalism, Public Interest Journalism and a Journalism Portfolio, plus one option from Communicating with the Media, Critical Incidents in International Journalism, Sports Journalism and Dealing with Data for Journalists.

Career pathways

Roles such as journalist (lifestyle, sports, news), radio reporter, TV reporter, content creator, video journalist and production journalist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject; applicants without it but with considerable work experience in a media-related role may be considered. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed by a member of the MA Journalism teaching team about their passion for journalism and relevant skills. No references are required and no formal supporting statement, although the application form asks applicants to reflect on their motivation. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component, or the University-accepted equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,520 a year (2027/28). Home tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,155 a year (2027/28). Overseas tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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