International Journalism MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the age of automation and AI, this MA focuses on the global context of journalism in transition. We critically explore the complex relationships between journalism, politics, market, technology, and culture, led by research experts in the interdisciplinary fields.

You'll develop your professional journalism skills through a diverse range of project-based teaching and assignments. You'll graduate ready for an enriching career in relevant industries.

You will:
  • learn to produce copy for a range of platforms including audio, digital and video
  • engage with a transnational context of journalism practice and cutting-edge research about issues of news making across countries
  • explore the transitional processes of journalism and the evolving forms and content of news
  • develop skills of critical analysis and vital knowledge for a challenging media world.


We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a dedicated newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the age of automation and AI, this MA focuses on the global context of journalism in transition. We critically explore the complex relationships between journalism, politics, market, technology, and culture, led by research experts in the interdisciplinary fields.

You'll develop your professional journalism skills through a diverse range of project-based teaching and assignments. You'll graduate ready for an enriching career in relevant industries.

You will:
  • learn to produce copy for a range of platforms including audio, digital and video
  • engage with a transnational context of journalism practice and cutting-edge research about issues of news making across countries
  • explore the transitional processes of journalism and the evolving forms and content of news
  • develop skills of critical analysis and vital knowledge for a challenging media world.


We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a dedicated newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.

Admission Requirements

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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.

01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

Domestic
12,550 GBP
International
22,575 GBP

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