Study Journalism and Documentary Practice MA at University of Sussex in the UK, Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities

Journalism and Documentary Practice MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This MA is for you if you have a passion for news, current affairs, documentary or any aspect of factual programme-making. It offers a practical training in, and critical engagement with, journalism and documentary-making. This MA combines theory and practice. We focus on fast-changing developments in journalism and documentary practice. You’ll learn how to: • create informed and engaging journalism – for print or radio and tv (off or online) – to a professional standard • develop your visual and verbal storytelling • research, shoot and edit documentaries about the topics that interest you most • project manage, schedule, budget and distribute your documentary work • contextualise your practice through critical study of current media developments. We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 dont have the academic qualifications required but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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