In semester one (September to January) students do:

• International Journalism Theory and Research - this double module is taken by all students and continues in semester two. It explores concepts, theories, research and analysis to enable students to gain a greater understanding of practices and issues in international journalism.
• International Journalism Practice - this double module will be taken by students with no previous journalism experience. It provides an intensive practical introduction to key journalism skills and explores the principles behind the practices to help students understand international variations. Learning is focused on journalism for newspapers, although there are considerations of radio, television and online news production
• Comparative Journalism Practice - this double module will be taken by students who have previous journalism experience. They will use their knowledge to study news media in other nations to research and produce a comparative analysis of journalism. Students also practice journalism in UK styles and consider radio, television and online news production.
• English language support - Students below IELTS 7 will also do a single module for learners of English as a Foreign Language. This is taught in both semesters one and two.

In semester two (January to May) students do:

• International News and Media - all students take this single module. Its focus is on practice and analysis of news coverage of international events in domestic media and journalism for international media such as 'global' TV and news agencies.
• Advanced International Journalism - all students take this single module. It aims to provide advanced skills in three areas of journalism - newsroom management, specialist reporting and print design and production.

In semester three (June to September) students have a choice between two triple modules:

• Advanced International Journalism Dissertation - this calls on students to initiate and undertake an academic research study into an area of journalism.
• Advanced International Journalism Project - this is a more practical option. It calls on students to initiate and undertake a substantial journalism project into a major social issue with international relevance.

Extra and related information

Our print and broadcast courses are accredited by the The Broadcast Journalism Training Council and the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Our MA Magazine Journalism is accredited by the Periodicals Training Council.