Academic Structures
Programme Academic Structure for 2023 - 2024, BA in Journalism
This information is provisional & subject to change.
Year 1 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM114 | Introduction to News Writing and Reporting | 10 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM116 | Reporting and Mobile Journalism | 10 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM121 | Digital Media Production Skills | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM146 | Radio Journalism | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM1540 | Ethics and Regulation | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM156 | Journalism and Society | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM162 | Introduction to Politics & Public Affairs | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM164 | Journalism History | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM165 | JR research, study & communication skills | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 1 Optional Modules -
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM295A | Networked News | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 2 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM2002 | Case Studies in Investigative Journalism | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM262 | Podcasting | 10 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM281 | Media Law | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM283 | Advanced Reporting | 10 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2991 | Video Journalism | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2992 | Representations in the News | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 2 Optional Modules -
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM121A | Digital Media Skills | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM160 | Cultural Journalism | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2001A | Sport, Media and Society | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2003 | Data Journalism | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM261 | Crime, Policing and the Media | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM263 | News Design | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2760 | Photojournalism | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2800 | Feature Writing | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM295 | Networked News | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 3 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM30120 | Video Storytelling | 10 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3014 | Research for Journalists | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM30150 | Project/Dissertation | 15 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3018 | News Editing | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3019 | Enterprise Reporting | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM368 | Newsdays | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM372 | INTRA | 5 | Autumn Semester | 0 | 100 | 2 |
| CM3860 | Journalism Opportunities and Innovation | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
Year 3 Optional Modules -
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % | Resit Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM2001 | Sport, Media and Society | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM2003A | Data Journalism | 5 | Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3008 | Perspectives on Polit. & Fin. Journalism | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3011 | Climate Change and the Media | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3013 | Peace and Conflict Journalism | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| CM3100 | Press and Public Relations | 5 | Semester 1 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| UM404 | Uaneen - Contributing Module | 5 | Year long | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| UM405 | Uaneen Non-Contributing Module | 5 | Year long | 0 | 100 | 1 |