Overview
It offers a practical training in, and critical engagement with, journalism and documentary-making.
This Journalism and Documentary Practice 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.
The university offers excellent technical facilities. These include a newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories.
Careers
This Journalism and Documentary Practice course at University of Sussex equips you with the skills for a career in:
- broadcast and online journalism
- documentary production
- television production and research
- the wider media and communications industry
- teaching and academic research.
The sessions by industry professionals and distinguished alumni such as Gerry Rothwell, Kim Longinotto, Penny Woolcock, Peter Beard and Marc Isaacs enable you to make links with potential employers and give you insights and advice on working in the media professions.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Digital Documentary Dissertation
- Digital Documentary Project
- Journalism Project
- Audio Features
- Documentary Practice
- Media, Law and Ethics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Courses can be in high demand, so we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences or humanities subject. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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International
22575 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22575 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12550 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brighton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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