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BA Journalism Studies

The University of Sheffield🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Sociology
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
99%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Sociology 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
· Sociology graduates nationally earn £20,000–£49,000 (349 courses)

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

62%Secretarial and related
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

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
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

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