The University of Sunderland has a Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries that offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism, including a special focus on Sports Journalism. This is a 12-month degree program that mainly focuses on Mass Communication and Media. For international students, the tuition fees for studying at the University of Sunderland are £16,500. To apply for this degree, students need to have an IELTS or PTE score. Additionally, the minimum graduation cut-off for admission into the program is 60%.

This MA program will equip students with all the essential skills needed to become successful journalists.

Students will learn important reporting skills, media ethics and law, video and digital content, as well as techniques for investigative journalism. They can choose to focus on mainstream journalism or take the sports pathway to gain specialized skills in sports journalism.

In the final part of the course, students will create their own series of detailed articles on a topic they choose. Those who focus on sports can graduate with an MA in Journalism (Sports).

Along with the MA program, students can also pursue the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism or Sports Journalism. NCTJ accreditation is recognized as a gold standard for courses that produce skilled, motivated, and employable trainee journalists.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Students must have a 3-year graduation degree (4 years for Engineering) from a university recognized by AICTE or UGC, with at least 60% marks. The university accepts students with a good honors degree (2:1 or above) in a related field. Those with a 2:2 honors degree or relevant work experience may also be considered. The university might ask students to complete a short course to gain essential skills before starting the main Master's course.

IELTS

Marks: 6.0

Students need a minimum score of 6 in IELTS, with no band less than 5.5.

PTE

Marks: 56.0

Students must score at least 56 in PTE, with no less than 51 in each skill.

Application Process for University of Sunderland

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

Before you start your application, make sure you have all the necessary documents ready. This includes:

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• References are required

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

In addition to your LOR and references, you may need to submit other documents such as:

• Your academic transcripts
• A copy of your passport
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once you have all your documents ready, you can begin your online application. Visit the following link to start:

University of Sunderland Postgraduate Journalism Application