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Journalism degree

Hi i need to pick my 5th uni and i want to do Journalism and/or media my 4 at the moment are

Sheffield
Leeds
Coventry
Liverpool

does anyone have any recommendations?

Reply 1

pearlu

If you're still debating, I applied to Leeds, Sheffield, City St George's, Newcastle, and Leeds Trinity for journalism. I'm debating between Leeds and Sheffield right now - which one are you leaning towards and why?

Reply 2

ellafaulkner07

Original post by pearlu

Hi, honestly for the longest time Sheffield has always been my number one, the course they provide is so respected by the journalism industry and the way they teach i believe is amazing, their facilities such as the news rooms, podcast studios and computer rooms are outstanding and well advanced with all new and upgraded technology. Outside the degree i personally prefer the city and the accommodation i really liked with a cheaper price to others like leeds. I also attended the subject talk on one of the open days and they completely sold it to me they offer so many experiences and have a wide range of connections. This also doesn’t matter to many but journalism is quite high of league tables for journalism and holds great employability rates.

However leeds is my 2nd option so i would also say their facilities are amazing and the campus is gorgeous similarly the experience they provided and the degree are also amazing. To me it just comes down to the city, grade boundaries, cost, and where i see myself truly.

If you’re still unsure what i recommend is to do a in-depth look at the courses and option modules both unis provide and then look at grade boundaries, location, accom (if moving from home) and make your decision from there, if you have any more questions let me know and i’ll try my best to help !

Reply 3

EssexStudentRep

Official Rep

Original post by ellafaulkner07

Hi i need to pick my 5th uni and i want to do Journalism and/or media my 4 at the moment are
Sheffield
Leeds
Coventry
Liverpool
does anyone have any recommendations?

Hi @ellafaulkner07!⭐️

It’s exciting to hear that you’re thinking about studying journalism and media at university! If you’re still deciding on your fifth option, let me tell you about an amazing course at the University of Essex that might be the perfect fit: BA Multimedia Journalism. 🌟

This course is designed to equip you with all the skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced media world. You’ll learn about news reporting, feature writing, broadcasting, digital journalism, and so much more. Plus, the course combines practical skills with critical analysis, so you’ll also explore the role of journalism in society and the ethics behind it. 📰🎥

What’s great about this degree is that it focuses on hands-on learning—you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment and have opportunities to create your own multimedia content. It’s the perfect balance of creativity and professionalism to get you career-ready.

You’ll study in the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, a vibrant and innovative department with passionate academics and a supportive environment. At Essex, we believe in helping students achieve their potential while also encouraging creativity and independent thinking.

The University of Essex itself is an amazing place to study. Our Colchester campus is a friendly, diverse, and welcoming community with plenty of green spaces, modern facilities, and opportunities to get involved in activities beyond your studies. 🌳📚

If you have any questions about the course, the university, or anything else, feel free to reach out! Wishing you the very best as you finalise your choices—you’ve got this! 💪😊

Best wishes,
Essex Student Rep - Renaldas✌️