University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) News Journalism

First Year Module Choices

All students on our journalism degrees (except broadcast journalism) take a common first year, learning how to interview, research and write news, sport and features. As a News journalism student you will go on to gain expertise in reporting, design and production, media law, public affairs and shorthand. In your first year you will study the following modules:

MAC101 Introduction to Media & Cultural Studies
MAC116 Introduction to Academic Research Skills
MAC136 Writing for Journalists
MAC188 Critical Issues in News and Magazine Journalism
MAC189 Introduction to News, Magazine and Sports Journalism (A)
MAC190 Introduction to News, Magazine and Sports Journalism (B)
MAC181 Shorthand (A)
MAC182 Shorthand (B)

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
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
MAC193 Sports Journalism: Issues and Practice

Your module choice form is now available here: BA (Hons) News 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.