Media and Journalism
University of Sussex
UCAS Code: P400 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
UCAS Code: P400 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma should be in Humanities or Social sciences. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B).
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at [email protected]
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Creative Digital Media Production ( or the former BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Creative Media Production). You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Scottish Higher
You will need Scottish National 5 in English at grade B.
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About this course
**8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**=16th in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)**
**16th in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)**
**About the course**
On this course, 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 develop an in-depth understanding of the media alongside hands-on practical journalistic skills.
You’ll learn from experts in media, communications and journalism concerned with equalities, freedom, social justice, radical politics and critical thinking. You’ll:
- gain a range of skills across media platforms (audio, visual, digital and print)
- learn how to apply those skills in the journalism and media industries
- have (mostly 24/7) access to our specialist facilities, including a news studio, sound studios and editing labs.
Brighton is one of the UK’s fastest-growing hubs for digital and creative media. It’s a great environment for future career opportunities. When you graduate, you’ll have:
- a range of practical skills you can apply in the journalism and media industries
- a critical understanding of their relevance and importance.
**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.
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