Do you aspire to work in radio or TV in front of the camera as a news presenter, reporter or foreign correspondent or want to work behind the scenes as a producer, editor or researcher?NTU can help you become a successful broadcast journalist employing a diverse range of personal and professional skills. As well as having excellent communication and presentation skills, you'll be a project manager, creative writer, researcher and technical expert.This is a vocational degree that combines practical training and professional work placements, with a solid academic base. You’ll be situated in purpose built facilities in the Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism, where you’ll not only learn the skills needed to work in a broadcast newsroom, but also have the opportunity to contribute to news programmes and website content for local television station, Notts TV. The course is 50% practical and 50% academic. As well as traditional lectures and seminars, you’ll gain extensive practical experience through: Practical work and news-daysYou’ll develop your practical skills in radio, television and online across all three years. Teaching and learning activities include writing for broadcast, research, interviewing, radio and television recording and editing and news reading.You’ll also spend a considerable time learning the skills necessary to be able to use broadcast equipment and IT systems. You’ll take part in in mock news-day activities which simulate the real world.
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These take place on a weekly basis at key stages during your course of study and also as a rolling week of news day activity. Staff act as consultant editors, as do representatives from industry. Roles on news days are rotated and cover: news reading, presenting, reporting, television gallery roles and editing.In the second year you’ll also produce material for our online blog NottsNewsLive. Digital Journalism (40 credit points)You'll learn how to write for online, operate as a mobile journalist, conduct interviews for radio and television, record and edit material for radio and television news output, and how to use social media to gather and disseminate news.
Media Matters (20 credit points)Develop a theoretical and critical understanding of the practices and processes of newspapers, magazines, radio, television and online journalism. You'll consider the relationship between society and media industries and investigate the ways that both influence each other. Covering the Courts (20 credit points)Study the English legal system, courts, reporting restrictions and contempt, along with an introduction to court reporting. As part of the module you will also visit different courts to produce news reports from the proceedings.
This module will give you an understanding of some of the legal rules which control broadcast media coverage of news stories as they break. Social Media (20 credit points)This module provides you with the knowledge to examine and analyse the impact of social media on the news industry as well as wider society, and introduces you to the tools and practices used by journalists to research and disseminate news across social media platforms. Democracy in Action (20 credit points)Examine the structure of the British political system, how it works, and how different branches interact. This module will give you a solid understanding of the basic features and operation of both central and local government. You'll also learn where to find information and interviewees on political stories and need to recognise current newsworthy issues relating to local and central government. Semester One Broadcast News (20 credit points)Learn more advanced editing and production skills, make news packages for radio and television, and gain training in producing material for use online.
Throughout the module you’ll be working in teams to replicate industry practice in radio, television and online news, and produce work of a high journalistic standard. Keeping out of Court (20 Credit Points)This module introduces you to a number of important areas of law which has particular relevance to those involved in the media. You'll develop an understanding of many legal provisions which effect the day-to-day activities of a working journalist. These include defamation, contempt, copyright, elections and sexual offences.To complement these modules you'll select one of the following optional modules: Journalism, Ethics and Society (20 credit points)This module explores a range of ethical dilemmas, with a view to facilitating a responsible awareness of the role of the journalist in society. You will gain an insight into the key concepts regarding the production and practice of journalism. You will also develop a critical awareness of discourses pertaining to the changing form and functions of contemporary journalism within society.Or Political Journalism (20 credit points)Looks at ethical issues and current controversies, such as fake news, propaganda, political partisanship, through the relationship between journalism and politics and its impact on past and current events.
Semester Two Programme Production (20 credit points)You'll participate, as part of a team, in newsdays to plan and produce live radio and TV magazine programmes with links to social media and with supporting online content on our outward-facing news website CBJSpotlightYou'll then choose two modules from the following options: Sports Journalism (20 credit points)This module develops a theoretical and critical understanding of the role of sport in contemporary society and how the media covers it. You'll study the links between national, regional, local identity and sport, reflecting on how the media shapes that identity. Explore key aspects of this industry through lectures, student presentations and visiting speakers. Global Journalism (20 credit points)Gain an appreciation of the journalism industry from an international and global perspective in terms of both contemporary realities and theoretical concepts. The module features a range of visiting speakers including practising journalists with experience of working across the world in different cultures and political regimes. Alongside lectures and workshops, you'll investigate the work and practice of journalists across the world through special screenings and discussions.
Photojournalism (20 credit points)This module enables you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of stills photography. You'll gain practical skills in image capture on still digital formats and the transmission of stills You'll be competent in producing stills for publication and demonstrate the ability to write clear and accurate captions and news stories.You'll understand photographic practice and media law and ethics relating to the publication of images from both professional photographers, citizen journalists and other external sources in newspapers, magazines and on related websites and social media. Newsroom Practice (40 credit points)You'll participate in weekly newsdays to produce content for hourly radio news bulletins and daily TV news programmes. You'll continue to learn about bulletin and programme construction through these real-world newsdays, and will take part in as-live and live broadcasting and presenting.
Documenting News (40 credit points)You'll produce a radio or TV documentary, on an issue or subject of your choice, showcasing the wide range of skills you have gained over the three years of the course. Features made for this module have also gone on to win national journalism and student journalism awards sponsored by organisations such as the RTS, BJTC, Midlands Media, Student Radio Awards, Nottingham’s International Soroptimist Society, and Amnesty International. How you’re taughtAs this is a highly vocational course, half of your time will be spent carrying out practical tasks including TV, radio and online news production, news days, presentations, live team projects and visits.
The other half of your time will be spent in academic study, including lectures and briefings, seminars and tutorials. You’ll also be involved in independent project work where you’ll have the support of NOW, or virtual learning environment. How will I be assessed?Each module is assessed separately and involves practical assessments such as essays, project work, competency portfolios, placements, presentations and skills assessments. You’ll also be assessed through formal examinations and class tests.Over the three years, you’ll gradually increase your study skills, production and presentation techniques. The marks that count towards the degree also increase year-by-year, so that assessment is matched fairly with the expected rate of your learning throughout the three year course.You’ll receive feedback throughout the module so you know what level you are working at. Learn from expert staffOur journalism team is made up of expert academic and technical staff that have extensive experience in education and industry.
These, together with visiting professionals, provide a rounded, up-to-date education, informed by current practice and industry developments. You’ll also benefit from the extensive knowledge and experience brought to us by prestigious visiting lecturers, who have included: Jon Snow of ITN's Channel 4 News, BBC correspondents James Reynolds and Richard Bilton, Sunday Telegraph Editor Ian MacGregor and NTU's former Chancellor Sir Michael Parkinson. Excellent placement opportunitiesYou’re expected to undertake a total of three weeks' of placements in radio and / or television newsrooms, normally during holiday times. Recent students have gone on a placement within the following companies: BBC Radio Nottingham, Sky Sports and Central TV.You’ll be supported to find a placement with access to a database containing a wide range of contacts for potential work placements, live project opportunities with placements and prizes awarded by companies for successful projects. The Broadcasting and Journalism Industry Consortium, a network of regional and national media organisations, supports the broadcasting and journalism courses at NTU.You’ll also benefit from final year students and graduates sharing experiences of their own work placement experiences with you. They’ll make recommendations about how best to approach companies and get the most from your experience.
You’ll also be able to attend sessions to help you to develop your CV and identify possible work experience opportunities. International exchangeYou’ll also have the option to take part in an international exchange at a partner university. Or you could source work placements abroad. These options will enable you to gain impressive international experience, and broaden your perspective and career ambitions. You’ll experience other cultures, travel the globe and open your eyes to a world of opportunities.
Our exchange partnership with a number of international universities enables you to live and study in another country in your second year. Learn a new languageAlongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.Learning a new language can enhance your communication skills, enrich your experience when travelling abroad and boost your career prospects. Assessment methods. Year 1 coursework (40%), written (20%) and practical (40%). Year 2 coursework (34%), written (33%) and practical (33%).
Year 3 coursework (48%) and practical (52%)Contact hoursA full-time student on average can expect to spend 1200 hours a year learning which will typically be broken down as follows:. Year 1 lectures/seminars/workshops (33%), independent study (67%). Year 2 lectures/seminars/workshops (31%), independent study (67%) and placements (2%). Year 3 lectures/seminars/workshops (27%), independent study (73%). Careers and employabilityEmployability is a key focus of this course, with many of the compulsory modules including initiatives to help enhance you future career in journalism. This course also has established links with its former students, through which we receive employment opportunities for graduating students.
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