Modules for course PP53 | BA/JMS
BA Journalism and Media Studies
This is a provisional list of modules to be offered on this course in the 2022–23 academic year.
The list may not be complete, and the final course content may be different.
You can also view the modules offered in the year 2021–22.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
The student must take 120 credits
from the modules in Compulsory Modules
UXS-1000
Issues in Media and Journalism
(20)
(Semester 2)
Introduction to Journalism The student may not take more than 1 of the modules in Introduction to Journalism
UXC-1001
Cyfl. i Newyddiaduraeth Ymarf.
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 1)
UXS-1001
Intro to Practical Journalism
(20)
(Semester 1)
Creative Practice The student may not take more than 1 of the modules in Creative Practice
Introduction to Studying Mass Culture The student may not take more than 1 of the modules in Introduction to Studying Mass Culture
UXS-1021
Intro to Studying Mass Culture
(20)
(Semester 1)
Introduction to Media Practice
UXC-1038
Cyf. i Ymarfer y Cyfryngau
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 2)
UXS-1038
Intro' to Media Practice
(20)
(Semester 2)
Visual Cultures The student may not take more than 1 of the modules in Visual Cultures
UXS-1066
Visual Cultures
(20)
(Semester 2)
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- UXS-2033: Practical Digital Journalism (20) or
UXC-2033: Newyddiaduraeth Ddigidol Ymarf (20) - UXS-2099: Research and Methods (20) or
UXC-2099: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)
Semester 2
Optional Modules
60 credits from:
- UXS-2046: Media, Politics & Society (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-2052: Radio: Theory and Practice (20) (Semester 1) or
UXC-2052: Radio Theori ac Ymarfer (20) (Semester 1) - UXS-2053: Film Industry Development (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-2063: Digital Advertising (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-2064: Film Theory (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-2068: Practical Film Criticism (20) (Semester 1)
- UXS-2075: Short Film Production (20) (Semester 2) or
UXC-2075: Cynhyrchu'r Ffilm Fer (20) (Semester 2) - UXS-2121: Theatre and Performance: Self (20) (Semester 2) or
UXB-2121: Theatr a Pherfformio: Yr Hunan (20) (Semester 2) - UXS-2123: Professional Practice (20) (Semester 1) or
UXB-2123: Ymarfer Proffesiynol (20) (Semester 1) - UXS-2402: Media History (20) (Semester 2)
- Some modules are subject to pre-requisites, please check module page for further information
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
Semester 2
40 credits from:
- UXB-3900: Research Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- UXB-3901: Creative Practice Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- UXB-3902: Enterprise Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- UXS-3019: America on Film (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-3036: E-Publishing (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-3052: Advanced Radio Practice (20) (Semester 2) or
UXC-3052: Ymarfer Radio Pellach (20) (Semester 2) - UXS-3053: Film Industry Development (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-3063: Digital Advertising 20 credits (20) (Semester 2)
- UXS-3074: Short Film Production (20) (Semester 2) or
UXC-3074: Cynhyrchu'r ffilm fer (20) (Semester 2) - UXS-3402: Media History (20) (Semester 2)
- Some modules may require pre-requisites, please check module page for further information