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Journalism and Media Studies at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 16th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025) About the course This MA explores the fast-evolving contexts, forms, content and ethics of journalism and media. You’ll learn through studying theory and practice to develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. By engaging with our interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research, you’ll understand the complex relationships between people, media and technology. You’ll also develop transferable skills of creative and critical thinking and analysis. We’ll help you develop your professional skills through a diverse range of project-based teaching and assignments. You’ll:

  • learn to research and produce print and digital journalism through project-based teaching and assignments
  • contextualise journalistic and media practice within a theoretical framework of journalism and media studies
  • engage with transitional processes of journalism and media in the age of AI at local, regional and global levels
  • understand the power of media in our political, social, cultural and everyday life
We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a dedicated newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories. About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2026 for the modules running in the academic year 2026/27.

How to apply

International applicants

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Entry requirements

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

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

Journalism and Media Studies at University of Sussex - UCAS