International Journalism MA

at University of Sussex

Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Audio Features
• Digital Journalism
• Journalism in Transition B
• Media, Law and Ethics

Spring teaching

• Digital Features
• Video Features

Degree requirements    
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. 

Subject-specific requirements    
Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences or humanities subject. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.

IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

• Home students: £11,275 per year for full-time students
• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £11,275 per year for full-time students
• International students: £19,775 per year for full-time students

If you study part time over two years, you’ll be charged 50% of the equivalent full-time fee in each year of study. Your second-year fee – if you continue your studies without a break – will be subject to a 3% increase (subject to rounding).

Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. 

Our graduates possess knowledge and transferable skills relevant to employment in a wide range of areas including, among others:

• the media industries
• public relations
• journalism
• teaching
• public services.

Graduate destinations

Recent International Journalism MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:

• journalist, The Independent
• multimedia reporter, The Argus
• sub-editor, The University Paper.