UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and
Location of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire, Preston Campus
3. University School/Centre
Journalism and Media
4. External Accreditation
None
5. Title of Final Award
BA Hons International Journalism
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full time and part time.
7. UCAS Code
P502, P500
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies
9. Other external influences
n/a
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
July 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
To equip students with practical and analytical skills and knowledge of journalism production in
international settings and contexts.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.
Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Identify, compare and interpret the histories, developments, organisation and current situations
of journalism principles, policies, production, practices and consumption in a range of international
settings and contexts.
A2. Demonstrate knowledge of ‘journalism English’.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, self-directed study, directed study, seminars, workshops and projects. Assessed by
essays, coursework, project reports/portfolios, presentations, dissertation.
Assessment methods
Written and broadcast journalism assignments, academic essays, reflective writing.
Participation in and contribution to seminars.
Presentations.
B.
Subject-specific skills
B1 Practice and demonstrate skills in news judgements, information gathering, writing and
presentation appropriate for journalism in a variety of international settings and contexts.
B2 Reflect on, and relate, practical experiences to critical analysis and evaluation.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, workshops/ ‘masterclasses’ with practitioners, practical/experiential projects, work
placement, seminar discussions/reflections on experiences. Assignments – practical projects, work
placement, essays, dissertation.
Assessment methods
Practical journalism assignments, researching and writing stories and features, producing and
editing radio and television packages, designing and producing online and printed news products.
C.
Thinking Skills
C1. Gather relevant information and identify significant issues and themes.
C2. Conduct critical and systematic analysis and construct sound arguments leading to evaluations
that respect evidence and alternative perspectives.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminar discussions, case studies, projects, literature / web searches, reflecting on
practice/experience. Assessed by essays, case studies, presentations, research projects,
dissertation.
Assessment methods
Written assignments, essays, critical analysis, literature reviews, research proposal and
dissertation.
Participation in and contribution to seminars
D.
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1 Demonstrate effective communication in written, oral and visual forms, engage in discussion
and process and present data.
D2 Use information technology to produce written and visual material, gather and process
information and communicate in electronic media.
D3 Organise tasks to meet priories and deadlines, engage in self-evaluation, manage own learning
and plan and sustain major projects. Work effectively with others in groups.
D4 Demonstrate potential for lifelong learning through response to guidance, independence in
learning, reflecting on experience, analysis of issues and events and adapting and developing in
changing situations.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, participation in workshops and seminars, self-directed learning, research, essays,
projects, dissertation, reflective log books and Personal Development Planning. Group and
individual tutorials.
Assessment methods
Practical assignments, presentations, essays, critical analysis, literature reviews, research proposal
and dissertation.
Participation in and contribution to seminars
13.
Level
Programme Structures*
Module
Code
Module Title
14.
Credit
rating
Compulsory modules
Level 4
Awards and Credits*
HE Certificate
JN1014
Reporting skills
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JN1016
Creating Content
20
JN1017
Multiplatform Journalism
20
JN1033
The Business of Media
20
JN1015
Broadcast skills
20
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or
above
Optional modules (select up to 20 credits)
JN1005
Shorthand (UCLan)
20
Elective
Any module from the elective
catalogue.
20
Compulsory modules
JN2066
Broadcast Skills for
International Journalism
DipHE International Journalism
20
(only for students who have
not studied JN1015)
JN2065
Broadcast journalism
20
JN2049
Specialist Feature Writing
20
JN2043
Specialist Reporting
20
JN2033
International Journalism
20
Optional modules
Level 5
JN2041
Student Negotiated Module
20
JN2050
The Digital Landscape
20
JN2200
Law for Journalists
20
PR2007
Social Media for Public
Relations
20
PR2105
Media Relations
20
HY2099
America and the World,
1898-2001
20
Elective
Any module from the elective
catalogue as agreed by the
course leader
20
Requires 240 credits at level 4 or
above including a minimum of 100
at Level 5
Compulsory modules
Bachelor Honours Degree in
International Journalism
JN3044
Broadcast Journalism
20
JN3047
International Magazine Writing
and Production
40
EITHER dissertation route:
JN3024
Journalism Research
20
JN3041
International Journalism
Dissertation
20
AND
One optional module from the
list below
20
Requires 360 credits at level 4 or
above including a minimum of 220
at Level 5 and 100 at Level 6
Bachelor Degree in
International Journalism
Requires 320 credits at level 4 or
above including a minimum of 180
at Level 5 and above
OR project route:
Level 6
15.
JN3045
International Journalism
Project
20
AND
Two optional modules from
the list below
40
Optional modules
JN3043
Advanced Student Negotiated
Module
20
JN3048
Work Experience
20
JN3060
Introduction to Radio Journalism
20
JN3062
Introduction to Photojournalism
20
JN3111
Data Journalism
20
JN3703
Contemporary Social Media
20
PR3112
Sport Public Relations
20
PR3012
Creative Industries and
Communication
20
JN3200
Law for Journalists
20
Elective
Any module from the elective
catalogue as agreed by the
course leader
20
Personal Development Planning
Personal development planning is at the heart of the course development. The modular programme
allows for the development of transferrable skills in addition to subject-specific skills.
Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice. They will also develop a critical
awareness of the changing media landscape and develop their own skills portfolio with the aim of
exploiting the opportunities available. .
16.
Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
UCLan
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280 UCAS points at A2
IELTS 6.0
Key sources of information about the programme
www.uclan.ac.uk
BA Hons International Journalism Factsheet & News on UCLan website
UCLan prospectus
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
LEVEL 6
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Module
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Module Title
Core (C)
Compulso
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or Option
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Knowledge and
understanding
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A2
Subject-specific
Skills
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B2
Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to
employability and personal
development
C1
C2
D1
JN3041
International Journalism
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JN3043
Advanced Student Negotiated
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JN3044
Broadcast Journalism
Comp
JN3045
International Journalism
Project
JN3048
Work Experience
JN3047
International Magazine
Writing and Production
JN3060
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Comp
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Introduction to Radio
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JN3062
Introduction to
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JN3703
Contemporary Social Media
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JN3111
Data Journalism
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Level 5
PR3112
Sport Public Relations
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PR3012
Creative Industries and
Communication
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JN3200
Law for Journalists
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JN2041
Student Negotiated Module
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JN2033
International Journalism
Comp
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JN2043
Specialist Reporting
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JN2049
Specialist Feature Writing
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JN2066
Broadcast Skills for
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JN2065
Broadcast Journalism
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JN2050
Digital Landscapes
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JN2200
Law for Journalists
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PR2007
Social Media for Public
Relations
America and the World 18982001
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PR2105
Media Relations
O
JN1005
Shorthand
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JN1014
Reporting skills
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JN1016
Creating Content
Comp
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JN1017
Multiplatform Journalism
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JN1033
The Business of Media
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Introduction to Broadcast
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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