MA Media Practice for Development and Social Change in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

University of Sussex | Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,500
(c. USD28,727.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This distinctive program offers a critical examination of development, democratization, and societal transformation while developing creative and technical media production capabilities.

The curriculum centers on media as instruments for driving global political and social transformation, with particular focus on civil society and alternative media institutions.

Platforms like social media, citizen journalism, activist media, participatory media, and specialized broadcast outlets effectively reach audiences beyond traditional communication channels, addressing critical topics including:

social disparities
fundamental human rights
gender equality
ecological sustainability.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification can be in any subject. You can also apply for this course if you have relevant work experience or you submit a portfolio of work.

IELTS (Academic) - Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Tuition GBP 21,500

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