Media and Journalism, BA (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies (REF 2021, Times Higher Education); joint 16th for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024); and 16th (Complete University Guide 2025).This course explores media's influence on social, political and cultural worlds, alongside journalism's role in modern societies. Gain in-depth media knowledge and practical journalistic skills from experts focused on equalities, freedom, social justice and critical thinking. Develop expertise across audio, visual, digital and print platforms; apply skills in journalism and media industries; and access specialist facilities (mostly 24/7), including news studios, sound studios and editing labs. Based in Brighton's thriving digital and creative media hub, graduates emerge with versatile skills and critical insight. Sussex stimulates innovation across research, culture and campus, fostering global contributions. Study on our green campus edging the South Downs National Park, near vibrant Brighton & Hove, Gatwick Airport and London (just over an hour away).