- Level
- Master Degree
- Duration
- 1 year master’s degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Media, Journalism, and Communication
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A one year master degree in professional journalism practice, covering advanced reporting, media law and regulation, data journalism, multiplatform production and a substantial final project or dissertation.
Master of Arts in Journalism raises the English bar to IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing, which is unusual and reflects how much of the assessment is written to publication standard.
Master of Arts in Journalism is delivered on the Sunderland campus and awarded by the University of Sunderland, and completing Master of Arts in Journalism supports an application under the UK Graduate Route, which gives 18 months of post study work permission for applications made from January 2027. The university is a licensed student sponsor with a track record of compliance, so the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for Master of Arts in Journalism is issued directly. Master of Arts in Journalism is a taught programme, and UK rules in force since January 2024 do not allow students on taught programmes to bring a spouse or children as dependants. Apply Study Visa confirms the visa position for Master of Arts in Journalism in writing before you pay a deposit.
Entry to Master of Arts in Journalism is a bachelor degree recorded as 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in the governing feed with a minimum of 60 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing, and tuition for Master of Arts in Journalism is recorded at GBP 16,500 a year with no application fee. The Global Leaders Scholarship cuts Master of Arts in Journalism tuition by an automatic GBP 4,500 for eligible applicants, shown on the conditional offer letter. September and January entry points run through to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Arts in Journalism application, deposit and UK student visa as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A bachelor degree. The governing feed records 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree; confirm whether your three year Indian degree is accepted for this specific course before you apply.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and no other band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 59. TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test are not accepted.
- Application and deposit: No application fee. A non refundable tuition deposit of GBP 3,500 is required before the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies can be issued.
- Scholarship: An automatic GBP 4,500 Global Leaders Scholarship tuition reduction applies to eligible postgraduate applicants, and is shown on the conditional offer letter.
- Work permit: Master of Arts in Journalism leads to a University of Sunderland degree at a licensed student sponsor, so it supports a Graduate Route application, granted at 18 months for applications made from January 2027. Dependants cannot accompany students on taught programmes under UK rules in force since January 2024.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa completes the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies stage and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Reporter: news and specialist outlets
- Digital Journalist: online newsrooms
- Editor: subeditor and production desks
- Communications Manager: corporate and public sector
- Data Journalist: with analytical skills
- Doctoral Study: media and journalism research
Reality check: a master degree does not substitute for published work in this field, and applicants who have never written for an audience should expect the pace to be punishing.
About University of Sunderland
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #17803
- Established
- 1901
- Reference No.
- 10007159
