A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent in any subject.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply.
We encourage applicants from the arts, humanities, business, sciences and the social sciences.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
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If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.
MA International Journalism is created for students who are seeking to take their journalism experience to an advanced level as well as for students who have no background in journalism but are eager to supplement their academic knowledge with journalism skills. The course is also open to people with degrees in other fields or with equivalent professional experience.
It introduces you to the theory and practice of journalism in a global context. It has an international scope and deals with the practice of journalism across different media, cultural and regulatory environments. You will have the option to tailor your studies by choosing a practice- or theory-led route depending on your interests and career ambitions. The practice track is useful for students who are coming from other disciplines but want to supplement their knowledge with journalism skills; the theory track is useful for those considering a research degree, such as a PhD in journalism studies.
Our MA is the first in UK to offer complete training in cutting-edge Open-Source Journalism techniques. The course is also enhanced by its link to Essex's prestigious Human Rights Centre, which will give you an opportunity to contribute directly to issues of contemporary significance by participating in the Digital Verification Corps.