Journalism and Media Studies MA
Master
In Brighton
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School of Media, Film and Music - University of Sussex
Master East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Faculty of Education and Sport - Uni. of Brighton
Bachelor's degree East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
University of Brighton
Bachelor's degree East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
1 Year
On this course you develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. At the same time, you explore key theoretical issues and debates about journalism and news production in relation to contemporary media, culture and society.
You'll:
master techniques in researching and writing for print and digital media, as well as subediting and print news design
contextualise journalistic practice within a theoretical framework of journalism and media studies
understand transitional processes in the news landscape at local, regional and global level
understand, and be able to analyse, current theories and debates surrounding the media and society.
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About this course
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
92% of students from the School of Media, Film and Music were in work or further study six months after graduating. Recent graduates from the School of Media, Film and Music have gone on to jobs including:
journalist, The Independent
projects and campaigns coordinator, Long Run Works
media executive, All Response Media.
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
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Subjects
- Global
- Writing
- Media
- Journalism
- Global News
- Dissertation
- Project
- Culture
- Communication
- Photography
Course programme
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
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.
- Advanced Journalism Skills
- Global News Industries B
- Journalism in Transition B
- Media Theory and Research
- News and Feature Writing
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.
- Dissertation (Journalism)
- Journalism Project
- Activist Media Practice
- First Person Film (MA)
- Media Audiences
- Media Histories and Cultural Change
- Media, Culture and Communication
- New Developments in Digital Media 1b
- New Moving Screens
- Photography: Documentary, Landscape, Politics
- Promotional Culture
Additional information
Journalism and Media Studies MA
-
School of Media, Film and Music - University of Sussex
Master East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Faculty of Education and Sport - Uni. of Brighton
Bachelor's degree East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
University of Brighton
Bachelor's degree East Sussex / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all