Journalism and Media Studies MA at University of Sussex
| Journalism and Media Studies MA at University of Sussex | |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 18,500 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 62 |
On this course you develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. You explore key theoretical issues and debates about journalism and news production in relation to contemporary media, culture and society.
We focus on fast-changing developments in journalism and media studies. This MA combines both theory and practice. You will:
- learn to research and write for print and digital media, as well as subediting and print news design
- contextualise journalistic practice within a theoretical framework of journalism and media studies
- understand transitional processes in the news landscape at local, regional and global level
- understand current theories and debates surrounding the media and society.
We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a dedicated newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.
Careers
This course equips you with the skills for a career in:
- newspaper and magazine journalism
- a related media and communication industry
- a research career in journalism and media studies.
Graduate destinations
Recent Journalism and Media Studies MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:
- digital content writer, Virgin Active
- research intern for campaigns, Palestinian Return Centre
- reporter, Iliffe Media.
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
| Expenses | Amount per annum (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) | Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
| Master’s Tuition (2018-19) | Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
| Accommodation (On - Campus) | 4,940 - 8,340 |
| Accommodation (Off-Campus) | 5616 - 7284 |
| Books and supplies | 1,144 |
| Food | 2,340 - 2,604 |
| Laundry | 360 |
| Personal expenditure and miscellaneous | 500 - 3,000 |
| University of Sussex Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 21,050 |
| Postgraduate | 18,490 |
| University of Sussex Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 12,605 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 8,328 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| University of Sussex English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 88 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University of Sussex University Contact Details |
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| University of Sussex Address |
| Sussex House,Brighton Sussex House BN1 9RH |
| University of Sussex Email |
| information@sussex.ac.uk |
| University of Sussex Phone |
| +44 (0)1273 606755 |