NCTJ

IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFORMATION FOR 2024/25

1. As of September 2024, students will no longer be automatically entered into any NCTJ exams. Students are now required to register themselves for NCTJ exams and assessments organised by the department, regardless of whether the assessment is a first attempt (paid for by the department) or a resit/re-entry (paid for by the student). The only exception to this will be in the case of a deferred sitting, where entry will continue to be automatic.

2. If you are registered to sit an NCTJ exam or assessment and do not attend without notifying the department, either via email to journalism@sheffield.ac.uk or by completing the NCTJ deferral request form, you will be not be permitted to enter any further NCTJ exams for the remainder of your degree programme. This applies to both first attempts (paid for by the department) and resits/re-attempts (paid for by the student). 

DEPARTMENTAL POLICY

BA Journalism Studies students are entitled to one free attempt of each NCTJ exam, where the department will cover the cost. Failure to sit an exam without an approved NCTJ deferral will be classed as a first attempt and any resit fees will covered by the student, should they chose to sit.

We have done our best to ensure exams do not clash with teaching but this is not always possible. Teaching must be prioritised. If you notice a clash, please contact us as soon as possible.

Important updates on NCTJ exams will be communicated to you via your university email. It is imperative that you regularly check your university email account. 

All exam dates and registration deadlines are enforced by the NCTJ and not the department, therefore exceptions cannot be made. You will receive two emails approximately 6 weeks ahead of an exam deadline to notify you of an exam opportunity. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you make a note of any registration deadlines relevant to your cohort. 

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