Journalism and Documentary Practice MA

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.

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour 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.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

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