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Journalism and Documentary Practice MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    26th out of 92 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    116 59%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    54th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    74th

    29

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