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Full time
2 years
SEP-25
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Journalism (General)
Research
Our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers supervision for MPhil 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 established democracies.
As well-known and established journalists and scholars, our staff have published in reputable peer reviewed journals and flagship policy platforms as well as in renowned mainstream media organisations.
Assessment
The MPhil is a structured two-year programme of advanced study and research.
Your future
Several of our graduates have gone on to undertake successful careers as journalists.
As a research student, you will be able to establish yourself as a scholar, university lecturer, teacher, publisher, publishers’ editor, journalist, media analyst/advisor for governmental, policy and civil society bodies.
For this course (per year)
£4,786
For this course (per year)
£18,750
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. IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in writing, with a minimum of 5.5 remaining components), TOEFL IBT 100 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 26, and speaking 20.
The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of research innovation and global change. It is a learning institution that fosters a culture of boldness and curiosity, where creativity in academia is encouraged. At Essex, students are taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intensive environment. Over the duration of its sixty-year history, Essex has met and exceeded expectations for success, winning...more
Full time | 4 years | APR
Full time | 1 year | SEP-25