University of Sussex

MA Journalism and Media Studies

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MA Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Sussex will enable students to understand the complex relationships between people, media and technology. They will also develop transferable skills of creative and critical thinking and analysis.

Students will learn to research and produce print and digital journalism through project-based teaching and assignments. They will also engage with transitional processes of journalism and media in the age of AI at local, regional and global levels. This will help them to understand the power of media in our political, social, cultural and everyday life.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have an Upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in a relevant social sciences or humanities subject.
  • Candidates may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MA Journalism and Media Studies can pursue various career roles as:

  • Foreign Affairs Journalist
  • International Policy Officer
  • Humanitarian Coordinator
  • Media Strategist
  • Researcher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students in the MA Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year.

Admission

Applicants for this programme should visit the university's portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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