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BA Journalism Studies

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Sociology
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction94%
Degree Completion99%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

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

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%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
10801
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (11401)
11401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 85 respondents (91% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
90%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
94%
Learning Resources
93%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
1%
112-127
2%
128-143
41%
144-159
26%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
1%
208-223
2%
240+
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
98%
Access
1%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

✓

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

10801

✓

Recognised Professional Body (11401)

11401

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

Outcomes

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