Senior Lecturer Broadcast Journalism

Broadcast Journalism - UH-000429

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. For BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism and Sports Journalism, the minimum IELTS requirement is higher, and is set by accreditation body the BJTC. This requirement is subject to change. At the time of validation in summer 2023, it is set at a minimum score of 7.5 in all four components.
If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-3/">Section-3 - University of Huddersfield</a>
 The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a>.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the <a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/">Disability support - University of Huddersfield</a>
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2023-24/sort:title">List of courses for 2023-24 (hud.ac.uk)</a>
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<li>However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:</li>
<li>104-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications</li>
<li>Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may be acceptable.</li>
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The course operates within the University’s regulations.
 
All students are regarded as equal at the point of assessment. Where students have declared disabilities, and on the advice of the Disability Support Service, the School will endeavour to have put in place before the assessment begins, a programme of support that enables disabled students to be assessed on the same basis as all others

UH-000429 - Broadcast Journalism

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Structure

Bachelor of Arts

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

A command of critical terminology and bibliographic skills appropriate to the field of study. 

The ability to exercise independent critical analysis and reflection of analytical, creative and technical processes of analysis and production in a range of digital media.

An understanding of and appreciation for historical developments of forms of media and communication including television, radio, print and online journalism. 

Problem solving project management and delivery skills. 

The ability to anticipate and respond to changing professional demands and opportunities in a digital world. 

A comprehension and appreciation of the context and consequences of media convergence and the role of participatory media in the production, dissemination and reception of mediated content. 

Effective communication in interpersonal contexts. 

An understanding of the cycle of cultural production developing adaptivity, creativity and reflexivity in journalistic content creation in reference to users, groups, and patterns of content distribution and dissemination, with a particular emphasis on social and participatory media. 

An understanding of professional and occupational codes and practices in journalism.

The ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses as part of the process of professional development.

An understanding of carrying out research and analysis of media industries, technologies, users and content in a variety of forms involving sustained independent and critical enquiry.

A critical understanding of concepts, approaches, theories and thinkers in the interplay of culture, media and technologies, and society, with a particular focus on journalism. 

The ability to produce creative, analytical and technical work in a self-directed manner.

An advanced knowledge of technical and creative skills and practices in broadcast journalism, to challenge and advance existing forms and conventions. 

The ability to communicate through a range of media and platforms in content creation, accounting for the significance of both texts and paratexts in contemporary media ecologies. 

An understanding of processes of journalistic content production of sound, image, text and moving image in screen, broadcast or online media, and both appreciate for and capacity to achieve industry standards.

An advanced understanding, and capacity to reflect on applications and limits, of research methods pertinent to the field of study, including quantitative, qualitative and emerging digital methods. 

The ability to work independently and flexibly. 

Effective use of a variety of computer-based skills including competencies in one or more of the following: digital and screen production software, digital research methods, data analysis tools. 

An understanding of how work is organised in the creative industries, with a particular focus on journalism. 

The ability to systematically collate and order information, and to develop ideas, expressed through different textual forms. 

The capacity to critically and assess their own creative, technical and analytical work through understanding of the conceptual and methodological canon in the study of media and communication. 

Knowledge to engage with and to critically reflect on creative and technical aspects of journalism production across different media and platforms. 

The ability to undertake systematic, independent research employing appropriate methods. 

Use knowledge and understanding of communication, culture and media to critically assess media systems and their premises and consequences, with particular regard to their role in processes of democratic participation and citizenship. 

Knowledge of structures of funding and commissioning in the media and journalism industries. 

An understanding of the legal, ethical and other regulatory frameworks relevant to journalism. 

The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has the ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University. Full details of the methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook, which is available online at:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa/</a>
 
 
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<li>The Student Panel meets a minimum of twice a year and matters of concern are reported to the Course Committee.</li>
<li>The University strongly encourages student representation on all major committees within the University;</li>
<li>Staff Appraisals: Staff development priorities in the University are based on achieving excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship;</li>
<li>Course and module evaluation questionnaires are distributed annually to students, the results are considered by Course Committee and reported to the Annual Evaluation Committee.</li>
<li>School Teaching and Learning Committee</li>
<li>Peer Observation of Teaching.</li>
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UH-000429

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<li>National Student Survey: All Courses within the overall suite provided by the subject area respond to the annual NSS results by adapting to the needs of students. This process occurs at both module and course level.</li>
<li>University Course Evaluation Survey</li>
<li>QAA Institutional Audit 2010</li>
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.   
 
Additional information can be found in:
Course Handbooks
Module Handbooks

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<li>Our subject area’s team of media technicians generally support the use of technical facilities for all students, including our specialist TV, radio and film studios, cameras and audio recording equipment, editing and media management software. This support can take the form of in-class demonstrations, ad hoc support in person or through remote video calling, and a range of electronic helpsheets and video resources, made available through the University’s VLE.</li>
<li>Students also receive support from their Personal Academic Tutors, who normally remain with them throughout their studies. Students are offered five PAT meetings per academic year but can also contact their PAT for ad hoc meetings should the need arise.</li>
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