MA/MSc in Digital Journalism

What you'll study Overview Students without a technical background will be encouraged to take our pre-session Digital Bootcamp in September to gain a basic literacy in digital fundamentals, and to get to know fellow students. The degree consists of modules taught by both departments in a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative style. You will study the following core modules: Module title Credits. Multimedia Journalism Multimedia Journalism 30 credits This module consists of two components:. 1) Online News Reporting - You will learn the cognitive and mechanical skills required to produce fast and quality news reports that are ethical, clear, concise, complete, compelling and accurate. You will be introduced to research methods and practice gathering information from online and traditional sources. 2) Online Video Journalism - This component will introduce you to the types of equipment and technical considerations used in multimedia capture and production with a heavy focus on video and text storytelling in a range of formats. It focuses on mobile journalism using smart phones to film and edit. 30 credits. Critical Social Media Practices Critical Social Media Practices 15 credits This module immerses participants in the latest developments around social media reporting and campaigning. This is a participatory module which mixes up-to-the-minute case studies with a hands-on exploration of the tools and concepts. Students will become familiar with the affordances of digitally enabled crowdsourcing and participation as well as social media reporting, UGC verification, forensics and analysis 15 credits. Media Law and Ethics Media Law and Ethics 15 credits This module involves a series of lectures on history and contemporary developments of international media law and ethics. Specific topics include the legal problematising of journalism, defamation law and contempt issues, debates in media ethics, state security and secrecy, professional codes and practices, privacy, human rights and international law, and international comparisons. 15 credits. Interactive Data Visualisation Interactive Data Visualisation 15 credits A large amount of data is available in electronic resources, both offline and online. This module gives a broad introduction to techniques for gathering data from electronic sources, such as databases and the internet. It covers both fundamental ideas and the use of some of the most important currently available tools. The course also presents tools and ideas for more effectively using the internet to communicate, visualise and generate news stories. 15 credits. MA/MSc in Digital Journalism Major Project/Dissertation MA/MSc in Digital Journalism Major Project/Dissertation 60 credits You will complete a large-scale digital journalism project which is presented on a website and/or mobile application. In association, you will also produce a 3-5,000 word critical analysis essay reflecting on the production process and the effectiveness of your project. All students will be expected to engage in both Journalistic and Computing practices; the degree title will reflect the relative emphasis. 60 credits. Assessment You are required to undertake and pass every element of the programme. Each module is individually assessed using a variety of provisions including digital projects, written work, and exam. Download the programme specification for the 2018-19 intake. If you would like an earlier version of the programme specification, please contact the Quality Office. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.