Program Overview
The Media at University of Sussex is a Pre-Master programme in Communications & Media over 4 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Media programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 4 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic English Skills
- Academic and Employability Skills for Media, Journalism and Film Studies
- Approaches to Media and Film Studies
- Media Critical Practice
- Media Stories
- Media Technology in Context
- Research Project (Practice) for Media, Journalism and Film
- Research Skills for Media, Journalism and Film Studies (Theory)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Nationality:\xc2\xa0Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students)
- Age:\xc2\xa020 years of age, or above
- English language:\xc2\xa0One semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other bands); Two semester course:\xc2\xa0Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)
- Additional requirements:\xc2\xa0MSc in International Finance, MSc in Management Finance or MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management postgraduate degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass - Grade C - at Maths at AS Level or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,450 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sussex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Sussex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 4 months