Postgraduate Online Course in Journalism

Assessment and attendance requirements
(by subject)


Journalism and Newswriting
•	12 x 1 hour lectures (45 minute lecture plus 15/20 minute Q and A sessions)
•	20 self assessment exercises
•	15 written pieces for submission
•	5 personal tutorials
•	Exam


Media Law
•	2 x 1 hour lectures
•	Reading and research assignments
•	20 self assessment exercises
•	20 written pieces for submission (8 pieces Module A3, 12 pieces Module C3)
•	Exam


Feature Writing
•	5 x 1 hour lectures
•	10 self assessment exercises
•	8 written pieces for submission
•	Exam


Optional specialist subject:
•	3 x 1 hour lectures
•	5 self assessment exercises
•	5 written pieces for submission


Freelance Writing
•	10 x 1 hour lectures
•	10 self assessment exercises
•	7 written pieces for submission
•	Exam


Internet Journalism
•	6 x 1 hour lectures
•	5 self assessment exercises
•	5 written pieces for submission
•	Exam


Subediting
•	16 x 1 hour lectures
•	15 self assessment exercises
•	15 written pieces for submission
•	Exam


Final Exam - Synoptic Paper

Grade calculation:
•	Submitted coursework	25%
•	Personal portfolio	20%
•	Online group and personal tutorials	5%
•	Exams	50%

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.