This programme will provide students with an in-depth understanding of how journalism shapes – and is shaped by – global political, social, economic and cultural issues. Students will be introduced to scholarly debates in the field of journalism studies, ranging from the impact of digital technologies on journalism practice to the relationship between journalism and politics. Students will learn to critically examine journalism practice across different media systems in different countries. The programme is designed to cater for students who wish to study journalism at MA level and graduates who have a background in the journalism industry.
(Part-Time)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5645M | Journalism Theory and Research | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| COMM5655M | Journalism Practice and Policy | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules in either Year 1 or Year 2, or may take 30 credits of Level 3 or Level 5 Discovery modules, if timetabling allows:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5005M | Contemporary Debates in Media and Communication | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5220M | Environment, Media and Culture | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5250M | Feminism, Identity and Media | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5260M | Understanding the Audience | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5540M | The Reporting of Politics | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5705M | Identity and Culture | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5801M | Urban Narratives | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules in either Year 1 or Year 2, or may take 30 credits of Level 3 or Level 5 Discovery modules, if timetabling allows:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5120M | Gender and Media Histories: Feminist Methods | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5370M | International Film Industries | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5550M | Popular Music and Society | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5630M | Communication and Public Opinion | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5785M | Platforms and Society | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5796M | Climate Communication | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5866M | Global migration, ‘race’ and media | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
(Part-Time)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5600M | Dissertation and Research Methods | 60 | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules in either Year 1 or Year 2, or may take 30 credits of Level 3 or Level 5 Discovery modules, if timetabling allows:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5005M | Contemporary Debates in Media and Communication | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5250M | Feminism, Identity and Media | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5260M | Understanding the Audience | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| COMM5705M | Identity and Culture | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5801M | Urban Narratives | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules in either Year 1 or Year 2, or may take 30 credits of Level 3 or Level 5 Discovery modules, if timetabling allows:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM5120M | Gender and Media Histories: Feminist Methods | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5160M | Critical Studies in Visual Communication | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5550M | Popular Music and Society | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5630M | Communication and Public Opinion | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| COMM5796M | Climate Communication | 30 | Not running in 202526 | |
| COMM5866M | Global migration, ‘race’ and media | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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