Journalism Law, Ethics and Policy - AFC1421

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

Students will complete a practice in-class test in preparation for Assessment 2.

In-class test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

Assessment 2 is an open book in-class test on media law and policy. This will typically be completed remotely and will be set, completed and handed in on the same day.

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 1 is a written assessment based on an in-class role play, during which students will explore issues of journalism ethics in response to a fictional scenario.

Written Assignment

This module introduces you to essential media law, ethics and policy knowledge needed for a career in journalism. It will help you understand the structures in which journalists and their employers operate, and the ways in which specific legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks impact the material created and published by media companies. You will learn about these so you can begin to effectively apply them in the context of creating journalism content.

School of Arts and Humanities

Curran, J. &amp; Seaton, J. (2018). Power Without Responsibility: Press, broadcasting and the internet in Britain (8th edition). Routledge.
Frost, C. (2015). Journalism Ethics and Regulation (4th edition). Taylor and Francis.
Jones, R. (2023) ‘Absolutely Delighted: Media coverage of the arrest of Peter Sutcliffe and the impact on the Contempt of Court Act 1981’, Media History, DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/13688804.2023.2183827">10.1080/13688804.2023.2183827</a>
Sanders, K. (2003). Ethics &amp; Journalism. Sage.
Smartt, U. (2023). Media and Entertainment Law (5th edition). Routledge.

Media, Journalism and Film

AFC1421 - Journalism Law, Ethics and Policy

Journalism Law, Ethics and Policy

Show a command and correct application of critical terminology in relation to the journalism industries.

Demonstrate critical engagement with approaches and debates in journalism law, ethics and policy.

Employ library and other resources to retrieve information and generate knowledge in preparation for coursework.

Demonstrate knowledge of media law, ethics and policy and their application in journalism.

Assess the sources and applications of ethics which impact on journalism.

Recognise the basis of media law and regulation and its operations in the UK.