MA Journalism

The Journalism MA at the University of Sheffield is a prestigious programme that is highly rated by students and is ranked 2nd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020. The course prepares students with the essential skills to become successful journalists, including researching, reporting, and storytelling. Course Content: The course combines practical journalism training with academic study and the analysis of the journalism business. It encourages critical understanding of the role journalism plays in society. The course offers practical multiple-skill training for today's industry, including live newsroom learning, environmental and court reporting, mobile journalism and international news reporting. Key Modules: The modules include 'Writing and Reporting', 'Broadcast Journalism', 'Mobile Journalism', 'Media Law', 'International Journalism', 'Environmental Journalism', 'Court Reporting', and 'Public Administration'. The course also includes an 'Advanced Project' that lets students work on longer-term, detailed projects. Accreditations: The Journalism MA programme is accredited by the main journalism accreditation bodies in the UK including the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), and the Professional Publishers Association (PPA). Future Careers: Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in news writing, reporting, production, and editing. They can work in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online, and international organisations. Sheffield's graduates work in media organisations around the world including the BBC, Bloomberg, The Guardian, Radio 5 Live, The Star (Sheffield), and more. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.