The University of Sheffield
Department of Journalism Studies

MA Web Journalism modules

The MA in Web Journalism, which is accredited by the BJTC, aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and context to work in online media. The emphasis is on web content and the application of journalism skills to this specific platform. The use of various web software packages is taught. Three optional modules are provided by the University’s prestigious Department of Information Studies.

(a) All candidates take the following core modules:

JNL6006

Researching News 15 credits

JNL6009

Law for Journalists 15 credits

JNL6190

Online Journalism 15 credits

JNL6018

Advanced Web Journalism 30 credits

JNL6014

Ethics and Regulation 15 credits

JNL6015

Power and Society 15 credits

(b) Plus one 15 credit option:

   

JNL6004

Global Journalism 15 credits

JNL6160

Contemporary Broadcast Issues 15 credits

JNL6180

Media Audiences 15 credits

INF6350

Access to Information Resources 15 credits

INF6400

Information Systems and Society 15 credits

INF6440

Electronic Publishing 15 credits

(c) MA Students also take:

   

JNL6002

Online Dissertation/Portfolio 60 credits