University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities Masters Degrees

At Sussex, we view Applied Linguistics as the practical application of linguistic knowledge. This includes topics from language acquisition to forensic linguistics and intercultural communication. Read more

At Sussex, we believe art history matters and continues to be significant in today’s society. This MA includes hands-on workshops and interactive sessions using the rich resources held in The Keep, Brighton’s world-class centre for archives. Read more

Our innovative and diverse MA focuses on key themes in the history of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East from the late 19th century onwards. Read more

Find out how creative and critical writing belong together, and how the development of your own compositional practice (poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction) can be enriched by a wider knowledge of and engagement with critical and philosophical thinking. Read more

This MA is for you if culture, technology, power and business excite and intrigue you. You study cultural industries, institutions, texts, identities and practices from a critical perspective. Read more

Combine theoretical and practical approaches to digital media. Taught by some of the most influential researchers in the field today. Read more

Combine specialist study, theoretical inquiry and interdisciplinary investigations to explore literature, culture and history. On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue innovative work as you shape your course to your particular interests. Read more

Explore film from a variety of critical perspectives and understand film’s unique position in the media landscape. On this MA, we examine the aesthetic, industrial, cultural and political dimensions of a diverse range of film practices. Read more

Develop your creative voice in filmmaking through critical and practical work. Our MA is an exceptional opportunity for graduate study. Award-winning filmmakers and internationally recognised film academics lead the course, and you’ll be taught by experienced practitioners. Read more

The media continue to be central to gendered power relations and identification processes. This degree combines theoretical and methodological approaches from the social sciences, cultural studies and the humanities. Read more

Journalism remains a crucial part of democratic public life. Read more

On this course you develop essential journalistic skills in a multimedia context. You explore key theoretical issues and debates about journalism and news production in relation to contemporary media, culture and society. Read more