University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism

First Year Module Choices

By studying this course you will develop essential skills and critical understanding that are relevant to broadcast journalism in radio, television and on-line media. There is a strong emphasis on reporting and production underpinned by knowledge and understanding of working practices and legal frameworks.  In your first year you will study the following modules:

• MAC101 Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies
• MAC113 Introduction to Broadcast Reporting
• MAC116 Introduction to Academic Research Skills
• MAC124 History of Broadcasting
• MAC191 Principles of Broadcast Journalism

You can choose one additional twenty credit module to study in your first year, Journalism and PR modules available are listed below.  Download information about individual modules here: Level 1 Media Modules available in 2010.

• MAC114 Introduction to Social Media
• MAC136 Writing for Journalists
• MAC138 Introduction to Media Photography
• MAC139 Fashion History and Culture
• MAC140 Introduction to Fashion Journalism
• MAC163 Introduction to PR Theory and Practice (1)
• MAC164 Introduction to PR Theory and Practice (2)
• MAC165 Introduction to PR in Marketing
• MAC188 Critical Issues in News and Magazine Journalism
• MAC189 Introduction to News, Magazine & Sports Journalism A
• MAC190 Introduction to News, Magazine & Sports Journalism B
• MAC193 Sports Journalism: Issues and Practice

Your module choice form is now available here: BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism Module Choice Form

What you need to do: download, complete and email the form to us at adm.student-timetables@sunderland.ac.uk by Sunday 5th September. Don't worry if you are unsure what you would like to study, please email us with any queries you may have. Alternatively, you can ring us on 0191 515 3817 on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd September when Ashleigh Little will take your details and an academic member of staff will call you back to discuss your concerns further.