Journalism and Media Studies 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

• Digital Journalism
• Media Theory and Research
• Media, Law and Ethics

Spring teaching

• Digital Features
• Global News Industries B

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: £9,500 per year for full-time students
• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,500 per year for full-time students
• International students: £18,975 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.

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.