Multimedia Journalism

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Academic Year of Entry: 2015/16 - 2016/17 - 2017/18 - 2018/19 - 2019/20 - 2020/21 - 2021/22 - 2022/23 - 2023/24
Course overview
(BA) Bachelor of Arts
Multimedia Journalism
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
BA P500
15/01/2015

Details

Professional accreditation

None

Admission criteria

A-levels: ABB-BBB, including one essay-based subject

IB: 32-30 points, including a Higher Level essay-based subject grade 5

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications.

Please note that date restrictions may apply to some English language qualifications.

Course qualifiers

A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).

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Rules of assessment

Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.

Additional notes

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External examiners

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Dr Karen Fowler-Watt

Bournemouth University

External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment. External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course. They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards. External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.

Key

Core You must take this module.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options You can choose which module to study.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory You must take this module.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Compulsory with Options You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Optional You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.

Year 1 - 2015/16

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  LT131-4-FY-CO  Practical Journalism  Core  30 
02  LT132-4-FY-CO  Principles of Journalism  Compulsory  30 
03  LT133-4-FY-CO  Media Law  Compulsory  30 
04  LT134-4-FY-CO  Public Affairs  Compulsory  30 

Year 2 - 2016/17

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  LT235-5-FY-CO  Multimedia Journalism  Compulsory  30 
02  LT236-5-FY-CO  Multimedia Production  Compulsory  30 
03  LT237-5-AU-CO  Advanced Media Law & Ethics  Compulsory  15 
04  LT238-5-SP-CO  Research and Data Handling  Compulsory  15 
05    LT230-5-SP or LT205-5-SP  Compulsory with Options  15 
06    Government, Social Science, Economics, LIFTS option from list or outside option  Compulsory with Options  15 

Year 3 - 2017/18

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  LT312-6-FY-CO  Broadcast Journalism  Compulsory  30 
02  LT313-6-AU-CO  Multimedia Project Preparation  Compulsory  15 
03  LT314-6-SP-CO  Multimedia Project  Compulsory  45 
04  LT315-6-FY-CO  Journalism Specialism  Compulsory  30 

Exit awards

A module is given one of the following statuses: 'core' – meaning it must be taken and passed; 'compulsory' – meaning it must be taken; or 'optional' – meaning that students can choose the module from a designated list. The rules of assessment may allow for limited condonement of fails in 'compulsory' or 'optional' modules, but 'core' modules cannot be failed. The status of the module may be different in any exit awards which are available for the course. Exam Boards will consider students' eligibility for an exit award if they fail the main award or do not complete their studies.

Programme aims

Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods

On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:

A: Knowledge and understanding

Learning methods

Assessment methods

B: Intellectual and cognitive skills

Learning methods

Assessment methods

C: Practical skills

Learning methods

Assessment methods

D: Key skills

Learning methods

Assessment methods


Note

The University makes every effort to ensure that this information on its programme specification is accurate and up-to-date. Exceptionally it can be necessary to make changes, for example to courses, facilities or fees. Examples of such reasons might include a change of law or regulatory requirements, industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in government policy, or withdrawal/reduction of funding. Changes to courses may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will also keep students informed appropriately by updating our programme specifications.

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Contact

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