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Bachelor of Arts with Honours [BA (Hons)] Journalism

Course Specification: Core Award Data

Course Specification: Student Learning Experience

 

  Full-Time
  Stage 1   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS1289   The Media Business 15 SCQF 7  
  BS1290   Visual Culture and Design 30 SCQF 7  
  BS2272   News Writing 15 SCQF 8  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 1   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS1258   Introduction To Media Law 15 SCQF 7  
  BS1259   Broadcast Journalism and Production 30 SCQF 7  
  BS1288   Digital Media Platforms And Practices 15 SCQF 7  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 2   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS2157   Features Writing 15 SCQF 8  
  BS2274   Principles And Practice Of Reporting 30 SCQF 8  
  BS2291   Media Semiotics And Discourse 15 SCQF 8  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 2   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS2253   Public Relations 15 SCQF 8  
  BS2257   Web Design 15 SCQF 8  
  BS2278   Media Production Project 30 SCQF 8  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 3   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS3157   Applied News Production 30 SCQF 9   A
  BS3170   Study Abroad 6 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3341   Study Abroad 5 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3343   Study Abroad 7 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3344   Study Abroad 8 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3350   Media History 15 SCQF 9   A
  BS3984   Professional Practice (12 week) 60 SCQF 9   C
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A
  BS2271   Advanced Law For Journalists 15 SCQF 8  
  BSM068   Political Communication and Public Affairs 15 SCQF 11  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Taught route
Route B - Study Abroad Route
Route C - Placement route for students undertaking study abroad in Semester 2
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 3   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS3347   Study Abroad 9 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3348   Study Abroad 10 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3349   Study Abroad 11 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3926   Creative Industries Theory And Practice 30 SCQF 9   A
  BS3942   Study Abroad 12 15 SCQF 9   B
  BS3984   Professional Practice (12 week) 60 SCQF 9   C
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A
  BS3924   Magazine Journalism 30 SCQF 9  
  BS3983   Professional Practice (6 week) 30 SCQF 9  
  CB3011   Creative And Cultural Business News 30 SCQF 9  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Taught route with an option for a short placement
Route B - Study Abroad Route
Route C - Full Semester Placement
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 4   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS4302   Research Methods 15 SCQF 10  
  BS4326   Investigative Journalism -- SCQF 10  
  Choose 2 option modules from the following group:
  
  BS4160   Postmodern Culture 15 SCQF 10  
  BS4164   Media Strategy 15 SCQF 10  
  BS4173   Celebrity Culture 15 SCQF 10  
  BSM131   Digital Journalism In Practice 15 SCQF 11  
    Total for Semester:   45  
 
  Full-Time
  Stage 4   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS4322   Research Project 30 SCQF 10  
  BS4326   Investigative Journalism 15 SCQF 10  
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
  BS4257   Political Communication 15 SCQF 10  
  BS4276   Women And The Media 15 SCQF 10  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
    Total for Stage: 105    
 
 

 

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