Overview

To enhance your research you have access to their exceptional facilities. Their Media Centre is home to state-of-the-art studios, including a purpose-built Newsroom, TV and radio studios. You have access to cameras, audio and lighting equipment and an industry-standard editing suite in which you can conduct and strengthen research in international journalism at Essex, and create and edit content quickly and professionally.

Your future

A number of the graduates of the MPhil Journalism from University of Essex have gone on to undertake successful careers as journalists.

As a research student, you will be able to establish yourself as a scholar, university lecturer, teacher, publisher, publishers' editor, journalist, media analyst/advisor for governmental, policy and civil society bodies.

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Programme Structure

A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding.

In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.

A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-02 00:00:00

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More details

There is not currently a deadline to apply; however, courses may stop taking applications once full.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

OR

5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

OR

5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects:

Art History

Creative Writing

History

Journalism

Literature

Media Studies

Music

Performing Arts

Philosophy

Politics

Sociology

Theatre/Drama Studies

The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications the university accepts. Remember to tell them about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

If English is not your first language, the university requires IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.

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Tuition Fees

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20625 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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