Journalism And Documentary Practice MA in University of Sussex, UK

Journalism And Documentary Practice MA in University of Sussex

This MA is for you if you have a passion for news, current affairs, documentary or any aspect of factual programme-making. It offers a practical training in, and critical engagement with, journalism and documentary-making.

 

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.

We offer excellent technical facilities. These include a newsroom, the latest software, video and radio studios, and a suite of digital media laboratories. 

Careers

This course 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.

Graduate destinations

Recent Journalism and Documentary Practice MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:

• freelance documentary filmmaker
• video editor, That Lot
• journalist, The Independent.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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