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PostgraduateMA

Journalism and Documentary Practice

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Journalism and Documentary Practice at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Digital Journalism and News Production
Documentary Research and Development
Advanced Broadcast Storytelling
Critical Media Analysis and Theory
Multimedia Journalism Practice
Documentary Production and Project Management
Investigative Journalism and Ethics
Dissertation and Professional Practice Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,500

Home Student Fee

£12,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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