Overview

This International Journalism course at University of Sussex focuses on developing the practical skills and the critical knowledge to help you to reflect on your professional practice in an international context. You’ll learn to:

understand and debate the broader issues driving news organisations across the world
be knowledgeable about the functions of journalism in a contemporary environment
produce copy for a range of platforms including audio, digital and video
critically evaluate and analyse a range of journalistic outputs and their characteristics.

Careers

The International Journalism graduates possess knowledge and transferable skills relevant to employment in a wide range of areas including, among others:
the media industries
public relations
journalism
teaching
public services.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Audio Features

Journalism in Transition

Media, Law and Ethics

Activist Media Practice

Global News Industries

New Developments in Digital Media

Photography: Documentary, Landscape, Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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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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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22575 GBP / year

≈ 22575 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12550 GBP / year

≈ 12550 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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