2-Semester Pathway Pre-Masters - Business, Media and Social Sciences - Transfer to Master of Arts in International Journalism

This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at the University of Sussex followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Sussex. In the Pre-Master's programme, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program.

The Pre-Masters in Business, Media and Social Sciences, provides a route to a variety of postgraduate degrees at the University of Sussex. English language and career skills are combined with subject-specific modules such as social sciences, cultural studies, a variety of business skills like accounting and business management to provide you with a strong foundation for your chosen business, media and social sciences degree.

Journalism remains a crucial part of democratic public life. The innovative, intensive Master of Arts in International Journalism's global focus guides you as you learn to research and write news and features, creating and adapting news stories across platforms.

This course focuses on developing the practical skills and the critical knowledge to help you to reflect on your professional practice in an international context. You’ll learn to: • understand and debate the broader issues driving news organisations across the world

• be knowledgeable about the functions of journalism in a contemporary environment • produce copy for a range of platforms including print, online, radio, tv and social media • critically evaluate and analyse a range of journalistic outputs and their characteristics.