LSJ

LONDON SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

 

Postgraduate Online Course in Journalism

Assessment and attendance requirements
(by subject)

Journalism and Newswriting
 
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 12 x 1 hour lectures (45 minute lecture plus 15/20 minute Q and A sessions)
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 20 self assessment exercises
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 15 written pieces for submission    
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 5 personal tutorials
•
 Exam
 
Media Law
 
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 2 x 1 hour lectures
•
 Reading and research assignments
•
 20 self assessment exercises
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 20 written pieces for submission (8 pieces Module A3, 12 pieces Module C3)
•
 Exam
 
Feature Writing
   
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 5 x 1 hour lectures
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 10 self assessment exercises
•
 8 written pieces for submission
•
 Exam  
       
Optional specialist subject:
 
 
 
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 3 x 1 hour lectures
 
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 5 self assessment exercises    
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 5 written pieces for submission    
       
Freelance Writing
       
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 10 x 1 hour lectures    
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 10 self assessment exercises    
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 7 written pieces for submission    
•
 Exam    
       
Internet Journalism    
       
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 6 x 1 hour lectures    
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 5 self assessment exercises    
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 5 written pieces for submission    
•
 Exam    
       
Subediting    
       
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 16 x 1 hour lectures    
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 15 self assessment exercises    
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 15 written pieces for submission    
•
 Exam    
       
Final Exam - Synoptic Paper
       
Grade calculation:    
       
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 Submitted coursework 35%  
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 Personal portfolio 20%  
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 Online group and personal tutorials 15%  
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 Exams 30%  
       
Please Note:
Students must achieve a pass grade minimum in each individual exam in order to graduate. Re-sits of all exams except the synoptic paper are allowed.

 

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