What our graduates say

Find out what our graduates say about their experience of the BA Journalism Studies degree... and the rewarding careers it led to.

Tim Ward

From BA Journalism studies to a career in PR and Communications

Tim Ward BA Journalism Studies

Tim Ward graduated from BA Journalism Studies in 2007. Since then, he's embarked on an exciting PR career across the public and private sector, and he now works in his dream job as the Communications Manager for Northern Monk Brewery in Leeds.

Journalism graduate Sarah Whittle in her job with the North West Ambulance Service

Confidence, communication and relationship skills

Sarah Whittle Journalism Studies BA

After graduating from Sheffield, Sarah moved from journalism into PR. She's now using her skills to run the communications set-up at a busy NHS ambulance trust.

Portrait of journalism graduate Paula Ugochukwu

Using creative media skills outside of journalism

Paula Ugochukwu Journalism Studies with Employment Experience BA

Paula graduated in 2019. She uses the knowledge she developed at Sheffield in her production role with a digital learning company – and in running her own digital media brand.

A profile photograph of undergraduate student Saya Uotani.

The staff are patient and understanding – I've got to know them so well

Saya Uotani Journalism Studies BA

After starting her BA Journalism Studies degree course with only writing skills under her belt, Saya Uotani has found new passions in audio and video editing.

Two men and a woman sat on a couch.

Our outstanding reputation for journalism

We're ranked as one of the top 5 universities to study journalism in the Guardian and the Complete СŷÊÓƵ Guide - we're also 1st in the Russell Group for learning resources, student voice and learning opportunities according to the National Student Survey. 

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