MSc (by Dissertation) Journalism

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

Location

University of Essex

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

Our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers supervision for MSc by Dissertation (MSD) Journalism from our expert academics, covering a range of research interests, including: journalism, public communication and policy in the Middle East and North Africa media, democracy and democratisation, propaganda, influence and censorship, war reporting, counter-terrorism, the interplay between news media, social media and politics, parliamentary reporting in developing countries and in ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

73/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

28th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

29th

What students say

I love the campus mostly by the lake in the spring when the sun comes out. Also the liburary and sillberad are prefect places to study. The bar is nice for night time activitys...Read more

University of Essex has become my second home ! There’s always something to do in your free time, from societies to sports to social events, everything’s great. Accommodation on..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History, Creative Writing, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theatre/Drama Studies.

Tuition fees

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£18,750 per year

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Students from International

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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Latest reviews

Latest Journalism reviews

Leah

05 Mar 25

Journalism and Criminology (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

I love the campus mostly by the lake in the spring when the sun comes out. Also the liburary and sillberad are prefect places to study. The bar is nice for night time activitys....

Danna

22 Feb 24

Film and Journalism (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex has become my second home ! There’s always something to do in your free time, from societies to sports to social events, everything’s great. Accommodation on...

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