Media & Communication courses

University of Sussex

Media And Journalism BA (hons) in University of Sussex

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 22,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 62


About Media And Journalism BA (hons) in University of Sussex

You’ll explore how the media shape our social, political and cultural worlds, and find out about the role of journalism in contemporary societies. You’ll gain a range of journalistic skills across media platforms (audio, visual, online and print) as well as an understanding of relevant UK law.

When you graduate, you’ll have:

  • a range of practical skills that you can apply in several different employment contexts
  • a critical understanding of their relevance and importance.

Our facilities include a news studio, sound studios and editing labs, most of which offer 24/7 access.

Careers

You’ll have the chance to develop further real-world skills outside the classroom. You can write for our student newspaper, or present a programme on our television channel or radio station.

Guest speakers give you first-hand information about what a career in the industry is really like.

The skills you develop prepare you for a range of careers including advertising and marketing. You gain in-depth understanding of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cinema, mobile and social media, so you’re prepared for your future career.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :          6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL        :          88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
  • PTE             :           62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

University of Sussex Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment  1960
International Students 24%
Post Graduation Employment Rate 94%
Mode of Program Full time; Distance Learning
Academic Calendar  Semester Based
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students)
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students)

University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:

Expenses Amount per annum (GBP)
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 
Accommodation (On - Campus) 4,940 - 8,340
Accommodation (Off-Campus) 5616 - 7284
Books and supplies 1,144
Food 2,340 - 2,604
Laundry 360
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous 500 - 3,000

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
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 22,500

Total

£ 22,500