Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	P500

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..seDetails.do?id=P5002018

Overview

As part of your course, you’ll practise journalism every day, 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 celebrity or a sports star.

Your work experience will enable you to build up a portfolio of work and put together a CV. Our many connections in the industry help to open up a huge range of work experience opportunities.

We teach everything: all the relevant law, history, ethics and standards. We’ll help you to develop practical skills such as research, communication and interviewing techniques. You’ll get to know your chosen profession inside out and build up your own network of like-minded people.

Programme structure

First year

Core modules:

Introducing Journalism Studies
Journalism Skills (Part One)
Public Administration for Journalists
Researching and Reporting
Ethical Issues In Journalism
Ethics and Journalism
State of Sheffield – Global perspectives on local issues

Second year

Core modules:

Broadcast Journalism 1
Broadcast Journalism 2
Journalism Skills (Part Two)
Media Law
Web Journalism

Optional modules:

Alternative Media
Language and Journalism

Third year

Core modules:

Broadcast Journalism 3
Journalism Skills (Part Three)
Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing

Optional modules:

Dissertation in Journalism
Free Speech and Censorship
Introduction to Investigative Journalism
Journalism and Political Communication
Portfolio in Broadcast Journalism
Portfolio in Online Journalism
Portfolio in Print Journalism
Statistics for Journalists

Career opportunities

Our graduates work throughout the media, in national and regional broadcasting, in print and online. Some go into public relations, teaching and other areas where communication skills are at a premium.