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University of Sussex: Media Practice for Development and Social Change
| Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Media and Film |
| Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
| mfm@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 877538 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**
**8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**About the course**
This is a unique interdisciplinary course. You’ll critically analyse development, democratisation processes and social change alongside gaining creative and technical media production skills.
You focus on media as tools for global, social and political change. There is a a strong emphasis on the role of civil society and alternative media organisations.
Activist media, citizen journalism, participatory media, specialised broadcast media and social media are successfully used to inform and engage audiences outside established channels of communication for issues such as:
- social inequality
- human rights
- gender issues
- environmental change.
You’ll have 24-hour access to the latest professional-grade equipment and post-production facilities.
**About Sussex**
Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
**Location**
Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. 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. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
Summary
**1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**
**8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**About the course**
This is a unique interdisciplinary course. You’ll critically analyse development, democratisation processes and social change alongside gaining creative and technical media production skills.
You focus on media as tools for global, social and political change. There is a a strong emphasis on the role of civil society and alternative media organisations.
Activist media, citizen journalism, participatory media, specialised broadcast media and social media are successfully used to inform and engage audiences outside established channels of communication for issues such as:
- social inequality
- human rights
- gender issues
- environmental change.
You’ll have 24-hour access to the latest professional-grade equipment and post-production facilities.
**About Sussex**
Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
**Location**
Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. 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. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
Summary
This is a unique course. You will critically analyse development, democratisation processes and social change alongside gaining creative and technical media production skills.
You focus on media as tools for global social and political change. There is a a strong emphasis on the role of civil society and alternative media organisations.
Social media, citizen journalism, activist media, participatory media and specialised broadcast media are successfully used to inform and engage audiences outside established channels of communication for issues such as:
- social inequality
- human rights
- gender issues
- environmental change.
You’ll have 24-hour access to the latest professional-grade equipment and post-production facilities.
**Core modules**
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Critical Perspectives on Development, Media and Social Change
Producing Media for Development and Social Change
**Options**
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.
**Careers**
Civil society institutions, social movements and international development agencies increasingly require skilled and creative people to apply digital media technologies in enhancing their capacity to communicate, interact and influence within and across borders.
This MA has been developed specifically for those seeking employment in:
global or national media industries
NGOs and the international voluntary sector
international development institutions
independent media production companies.
**Entry requirements**
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree 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. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
Summary
This is a unique course. You will critically analyse development, democratisation processes and social change alongside gaining creative and technical media production skills.
You focus on media as tools for global social and political change. There is a a strong emphasis on the role of civil society and alternative media organisations.
Social media, citizen journalism, activist media, participatory media and specialised broadcast media are successfully used to inform and engage audiences outside established channels of communication for issues such as:
- social inequality
- human rights
- gender issues
- environmental change.
You’ll have 24-hour access to the latest professional-grade equipment and post-production facilities.
**Core modules**
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Critical Perspectives on Development, Media and Social Change
Producing Media for Development and Social Change
**Options**
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.
**Careers**
Civil society institutions, social movements and international development agencies increasingly require skilled and creative people to apply digital media technologies in enhancing their capacity to communicate, interact and influence within and across borders.
This MA has been developed specifically for those seeking employment in:
global or national media industries
NGOs and the international voluntary sector
international development institutions
independent media production companies.
**Entry requirements**
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree 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. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for eight consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2024.
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