Modules

In your first year, you will develop a firm foundation in the principles of journalism, the history of journalism, and in politics and current affairs. All of your modules are compulsory, to ensure you develop the fundamental knowledge you need in future years. Core modules include: Introduction to News Writing History of Journalism Politics and Current Affairs The British Media Introduction to Digital Journalism Introduction to Audio and Video Journalism You can also take language classes either in French, German, Spanish or Russian in the context of journalism, or in Arabic or Mandarin for general purposes. In Year 2, you will study core modules covering practical and theoretical aspects of journalism, such as digital journalism, ethics and employability. Choose from a wide range of elective modules. Core modules include: Broadcast News Live Feature Writing Online and Social Media Journalism Media, Theory and Society Employability and Enterprise Skills for Journalism Elective modules include Shorthand Data Journalism Visual Journalism Humanitarian Reporting Sports Journalism Cultures of Conspiracy Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics Creative Writing Workshop London after Empire: City and Society Comparative Asian Politics Politics of the USA Writing about Music Writing Women In Year 3 will strengthen your professional skills with advanced practical journalism training, including a dissertation or journalism project. Tailor your final year with a choice of elective modules. Core modules include:

• Media Law

• Journalism Ethics

• Magazine Branding, Content and Design

• Advanced Practical Journalism (Broadcast)

• Journalism Project

• Dissertation

• Elective modules include:

• Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism

• Arts and Culture Journalism

• Reporting Science and the Environment

• Reporting Business

• American Foreign Policy

• Political Change in Europe

Assessment method

The assessment weighting for year one is 0%, year two is 33% and year 3 is 67% Assessment is weighted towards coursework, and coursework assignments are submitted weekly. Coursework is usually worth between 60 and 75 per cent of the overall module, and the examination worth 25 per cent, although this varies across modules.