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Media and Journalism BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)


=16th in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)


17th in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2024)


About the course

You’ll explore how the media shape our social, political and cultural worlds, and find out about the role of journalism in contemporary societies. You’ll gain a range of journalistic skills across media platforms (audio, visual, online and print) as well as an understanding of relevant UK law.When you graduate, you’ll have:- a range of practical skills that you can apply in several different employment contexts- a critical understanding of their relevance and importance.Our facilities include a news studio, sound studios and editing labs, most of which offer 24/7 access.Brighton is one of the UK’s most important hubs for creative and cultural industries. And London – with its multitude of media companies – is less than an hour away by train.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 25,000per year

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A level : BBB - ABB

You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B).You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 95 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    134 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    25th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.67 73%

    83rd

    8

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