Programme Specification
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
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, Language and Communication
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.
Programme Structures*
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
14.
Credit
rating
Compulsory modules
Level 4
Awards and Credits*
HE Certificate
JN1014
Reporting skills
20
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)
Level 5
JN1005
Shorthand (UCLan)
20
Elective
Any module from the
elective catalogue.
20
Compulsory modules
HE Diploma
JN2065
Broadcast journalism
20
Requires 240 credits at level 4
or above including a minimum
of 100 at Level 5
JN2049
Advanced International
Journalism: Feature Writing
20
JN2043
Specialist Reporting
20
JN2033
International Journalism
20
Optional modules
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
Compulsory modules
Bachelor Honours Degree in
International Journalism
JN3044
Broadcast Journalism
20
JN3047
International Magazine
Writing and Production
40
Requires 360 credits at level 4
or above including a minimum
of 220 at Level 5 and 100 at
Level 6
EITHER dissertation route:
JN3024
Journalism Research
20
JN3041
International Journalism
Dissertation
20
AND
One optional module from
the list below
20
OR project route:
Level 6
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
Bachelor Degree in
International Journalism
Requires 320 credits at level 4
or above including a minimum
of 180 at Level 5 and above
15.
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
A tick shows 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)
Compuls
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Knowledge
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A2
Subjectspecific Skills
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B2
Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to
employability and personal
development
C1
C2
D1
JN3041
International Journalism
Dissertation
Comp
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JN3024
Journalism Research
Comp
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JN3043
Advanced Student
Negotiated Module
JN3044
Broadcast Journalism
Comp
JN3045
International Journalism
Project
JN3048
Work Experience
JN3047
International Magazine
Writing and Production
JN3060
Introduction to Radio
Journalism
D2
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Introduction to
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JN3703
Contemporary Social
Media
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JN3111
Data Journalism
O
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PR3112
Sport Public Relations
O
PR3012
Creative Industries and
Communication
O
JN3200
Law for Journalists
O
JN2041
Student Negotiated Module
O
JN2033
International Journalism
Comp
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JN2043
Specialist Reporting
Comp
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JN2049
Advanced International
Journalism: Feature
Writing
Comp
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JN2065
Broadcast Journalism
Comp
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JN2050
Digital Landscapes
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JN3062
JN2200
PR2007
Law for Journalists
Social Media for Public
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HY2099
America and the World 18982001
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Media Relations
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Shorthand
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Reporting skills
Comp
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JN1016
Creating Content
Comp
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Multiplatform Journalism
Comp
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The Business of Media
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Introduction to Broadcast
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