BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism Bachelor's degree at Northampton

The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to non-fiction storytelling, developing their skills and building confidence in writing across a variety of styles including news, comment and features.

The purpose of this module is lay the groundwork for students' ability to newsgather important public interest stories effectively and legally safely. It covers the key civic structures for the UK and the essential elements of media law.

The purpose of this module is to build on the knowledge of civic structures and writing skills gained in Semester 1 by deepening students' reporting skills ahead of their Level 5 newsdays and by deepening their analysis and understanding of how to find stories from civic structures

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a range of skills connected to researching, writing and gathering of news stories. It aims to allow students to develop technical and editorial expertise across print, radio, television and online journalism through guided instruction and completing a portfolio of practical assignments.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a range of skills connected to the production of broadcast bulletins whilst researching, writing and producing news stories. It aims to allow students to develop technical and editorial expertise across radio, television and online journalism through guided instruction and completing a range of practical assignments.

The purpose of this module is to equip students with an understanding of the contemporary practice of multimedia journalism, by examining the current models of communication with reference to its origins, context and likely development. Through an examination of practice, past and present, you will learn to understand the ethical challenges and practices of journalism now. The module will look at evolving modes of communication, the business models that need to keep them stable and their impact

The purpose of this module is to develop students' skills in hands-on page design, layout, sub-editing and proofreading, as well as associated content management. Students will be using industry-standard graphic design and publishing software to produce their own individual magazine or newspaper project.

The purpose of this module is to develop awareness of digital toolsets and critical thinking on development of content on digital platforms. Students will enhance their analytical and teambuilding skills by devising and delivering a digital service to a defined target market.

The purpose of this module is to analyse the legal and regulatory framework under which a journalist operates and learn to apply it in content creation scenarios. Students will apply their knowledge through exercises in multiplatform court reporting and enhance their knowledge of regulation, which governs published and broadcast material.

The purpose of this module is for students to develop their professional journalistic skills in research, newsgathering and reporting relevant to broadcast and on-line digital news production. This module will serve as the preparatory upskilling module for the Semester 2 module JOU2026 News Days when students will report on the news in a near-professional work environment, with a specific deadline.

The purpose of this module is for students to develop their professional journalistic skills in research, newsgathering, reporting and production. This module will be delivered in a form that includes 'News Days' when students will report on the news in a near-professional work environment, with a specific deadline.

This module is a core Level 5 building block for two major assessments of Level 6: JOU4001 Journalism Dissertation and JOU3002 Journalism Practical Project. This Level 5 module has two strands, academic and practical but is bound together by the need for critical thinking and close examination of journalistic practice whilst forming an important stepping stone transition to the methods of independent learning necessary for Level 6. In preparation for the dissertation this module introduces the m

This module will add to students' legal knowledge and relate that study to an examination of how the media is regulated in the UK and globally. This will include the rights of journalists, protection of journalists, and the role played by trade unions and campaigning organisations.

The purpose of this module is to facilitate independent creative and critical work in a specified area of journalistic production. It requires students to initiate, discuss and negotiate a body of work for the year, and then to take responsibility for the successful completion of that work to deadline.

This module prompts students to consider a specific role or function within journalism, and to investigate how this might become a future career path. Teaching and learning requires students to research and critically reflect on the structure of the sector and their personal intentions and professional development.

This module is the principal module for Multimedia Journalism students. The focus is on establishing and managing a local journalism newsroom with outputs on digital, radio and television. Students will submit a portfolio providing evidence of their journalistic contributions during the period of the project.

The purpose of this module is to examine the development of future trends in journalism. Journalism has undergone several waves of significant change, such as the emergence of digital journalism, social media, and data journalism, this module aims to critically examine those changes and critique emerging future trends.

The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for students to develop, at length, a particular disciplinary interest. This may derive either from study in the first two years of the degree, or from reading and/or practice activities on their own initiative.