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BA Journalism Studies

The University of Sheffield
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Communications and Media
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Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
99%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

43%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Communications and Media graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£27,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Communications and Media graduates nationally earn £22,000-£30,000 (47 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Media Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
35%
03
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

99%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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