The University of Essex Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers supervision for MPhil Journalism from Essex’s expert academics, covering a range of research interests, including: journalism, public communication and policy in the Middle East and North Africa; media, democracy and democratization, propaganda, influence and censorship, war reporting, counter-terrorism, the interplay between news media, social media and politics, parliamentary reporting in developing countries and in established democracies.

As well-known and established journalists and scholars, Essex’s staff have published in reputable peer reviewed journals and flagship policy platforms as well as in renowned mainstream media organizations.

Students will benefit from Essex’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, connecting research strengths in journalism to fields such as creative writing, politics, and human rights.