Programme Specification

Programme Specification Title: Journalism and Creative Final Award: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA (Hons)) With Exit Awards at: Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Bachelor of Arts (BA) To be delivered from: 1 Sep 2018 Level Date Level 1 or Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) 2020-21 Level 2 or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) 2021-22 Level 3 or Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2022-23 Page 1/26

Table Of Contents 1. Introduction... 3 2. Basic Programme Data... 4 3. Programme Description... 5 3.1 Overview... 5 3.2 Aims and Objectives... 5 3.3 Variations to Standard Regulations and Guidance... 5 4. Programme Outcomes... 6 4.1 Knowledge and Understanding... 6 4.2 Subject Specific Intellectual Skills... 6 4.3 Subject Specific Practical Skills... 6 4.4 Transferable Skills and Attributes... 6 5. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies... 8 5.1. Learning and Teaching Strategy... 8 5.2. Assessment Strategy... 8 6. Programme Structure... 10 Appendix I - Curriculum Map... 12 Appendix II - Assessment Map... 15 Appendix III - Benchmark Analysis... 22 Appendix IV - Benchmark Statements(s)... 25 Page 2/26

1. Introduction This document describes one of the University of Lincoln's programmes using the protocols required by the UK National Qualifications Framework as defined in the publication QAA guidelines for preparing programme specifications. This programme operates under the policy and regulatory frameworks of the University of Lincoln. Page 3/26

2. Basic Programme Data Final Award: Programme Title: Exit Awards and Titles Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA (Hons)) Journalism and Creative Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Bachelor of Arts (BA) Subject(s) Journalism Mode(s) of delivery Full Time Part Time Is there a Placement or Exchange? UCAS code Awarding Body Campus(es) School(s) Programme Leader Relevant Subject Benchmark Statements Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body Accreditation No WP85 University of Lincoln Lincoln Campus Programme Start Date 2019-20 School of English and Journalism Jason Whittaker (jwhittaker) Page 4/26

3. Programme Description 3.1 Overview The BA (Hons) Journalism and Creative degree is located within the School of English and Journalism, part of the College of Arts. The LSEJ has had a popular BA (Hons) Journalism for many years and this has become a very well respected course. The first cohort is part way through the re-validated degree which has been revised to prepare students for the changing media landscape powered by digital journalism. The course regularly scores highly in the NSS and is rated 8thth for journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2018. Creative at undergraduate level is a new addition to the School, but has seen considerable success with BA (Hons) English and Creative. There has, in addition, been an MA in Creative for a decade at Lincoln. The BA (Hons) Journalism and Creative aims to provide a programme of practical writing skills across a number of genres and formats, with the opportunities to hone skills in features, reviews, prose, script-writing and poetry. 3.2 Aims and Objectives Students will learn how to write across a number of formats and be prepared for careers in creative and/or professional writing. BA (Hons) Journalism and Creative is an extension of the portfolio of programmes within the School that will provide a focus for those who wish to concentrate on writing in all aspects of professional and creative production. With modules drawn from Essential Journalism through the panoply of literary and fictional modules, students will explore every aspect and format of writing during the three years of their degree. 3.3 Variations to Standard Regulations and Guidance None Page 5/26

4. Programme Outcomes Programme-level learning outcomes are identified below. Refer to Appendix I Curriculum Map for details of how outcomes are deployed across the programme. 4.1 Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of this programme a student will have knowledge and understanding of: 1 The role of journalistic practices and journalistic institutions in society 2 The wide range of writing styles associated with the practice of journalism across a range of media platforms 3 The range of information sources available to the journalists human, paper and electronic 4 The law as it applies to the work of journalists 5 The creative process from inception to completion 6 The ability to use language in a creative and coherent manner distinct from everyday discourse as an effective means of such mediation 7 An understanding of the techniques required to produce a range of forms including poetry, prose and scriptwriting as well as features. 4.2 Subject Specific Intellectual Skills On successful completion of this programme a student will be able to: 8 An understanding of the different roles within journalism. 9 An understanding of the ethics and codes of practice as they relate to the journalist, and the ability to apply them 10 Employ a deepened knowledge of the creative process from inception to conclusion 11 Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning and a sensitivity to the affective power of language. 12 Relate critically the academic study of journalism to the practical study of vocational situations 4.3 Subject Specific Practical Skills On successful completion of this programme a student will be able to: 13 Select and apply appropriate media forms and structures to specified audiences 14 Demonstrate rhetorical skills of effective communication and argument, both oral and written. 15 Learn how to write for set briefs and be able to market copy for specific audiences. 16 Utilise editorial skills towards a publishable standard 4.4 Transferable Skills and Attributes Page 6/26

On successful completion of this programme a student will be able to: 17 Be able to demonstrate clarity in writing and also create works with an original voice as required. 18 Demonstrate research skills, including scholarly information retrieval skills, involving the ability to gather, sift and organise material independently and critically, and evaluate its significance. 19 Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively in writing and orally. 20 Demonstrate time-management and organisational skills, as shown by the ability to plan and present conclusions effectively For details of each module contributing to the programme, please consult the module specification document. Page 7/26

5. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies 5.1. Learning and Teaching Strategy Learning and Teaching strategy: The learning and teaching strategy adopted within the BA (Hons) Journalism and Creative programme is set out below. Students can learn from industry professionals and academics, and will have the opportunity to produce academic work alongside practical creative writing and journalism projects as they progress through the course. Students will study core journalism modules alongside workshops to develop their skills in particular aspects of creative writing. Students on this programme learn from academic staff who are often engaged in world-leading or internationally excellent research or professional practice. Contact time can be in workshops, practical sessions, seminars or lectures and may vary from module to module and from academic year to year. Tutorial sessions and project supervision can take the form of one-to-one engagement or small group sessions. Some courses offer the opportunity to take part in external visits and fieldwork. It is still the case that students read for a degree and this means that in addition to scheduled contact hours, students are required to engage in independent study. This allows you to read around a subject and to prepare for lectures and seminars through wider reading, or to complete follow up tasks such as assignments or revision. As a general guide, the amount of independent study required by students at the University of Lincoln is that for every hour in class you are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study. Students learn to work as individuals and in groups, to produce solo and group presentations, reports, essays, projects, and a dissertation. As well as the traditional skills, they have the opportunity to acquire a range of writing and production skills associated with the journalism industry. There may be lectures with follow-up seminars or workshops. Although a good deal of discussion is tutor-led at first, student independence is progressively developed. Tutorials are employed to give individual feedback on assignments and to support planning for independent study, for example in the Level 3 dissertation. Much of the creative writing provision takes place via workshops, with an emphasis on the practice of writing. That said, such practice works best when students understand the underlying concepts and theories of such elements as narratology and techniques for crafting dialogue. As such, the creative writing workshops frequently include lecture sessions to develop knowledge of aspects of the craft. 5.2. Assessment Strategy Assessment is designed to allow students to demonstrate their achievement of the generic learning outcomes outlined above, and therefore incorporates a variety of methods. Different skills are called for in in-class tests, examinations, presentations, projects, portfolios and essays. Each level offers a range of these assessment methods. Throughout the programme there is increasing emphasis on self-direction and self-responsibility by the student culminating in the Independent Study at Level 3, but the aim has been to allow students to experience a range of different assessments. A table of assessment in all modules at all 3 levels forms Appendix 3 of this document. Assessment weightings vary within modules. In assigning weighting to assessment components, due Page 8/26

attention has been paid to the number of learning outcomes being tested. Care has been taken to ensure that there is broad comparability between the assessment diets associated with modules at the same level. The programme team members have also sought to ensure that, within the options presented, there is a wide variety of assessment methods from which to select. As a guiding principle, students will have the opportunity throughout the programme to build upon the assessment experiences they have gained earlier in their studies. Page 9/26

6. Programme Structure The total number of credit points required for the achievement of Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is 120. The total number of credit points required for the achievement of Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is 360. The total number of credit points required for the achievement of Bachelor of Arts (BA) is 720. Level 1 Title Credit Rating Core / Optional Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 15 Core Portfolio 2019-20 15 Core Narrative 2019-20 15 Core Poetry 2019-20 15 Core Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 15 Core Essential Law 2019-20 15 Core Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 30 Core Level 2 Title Credit Rating Core / Optional Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 15 Core Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists 2019-20 15 Optional Histories of Journalism 2020-21 15 Optional Journalism and Society 2020-21 15 Optional Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 15 Core Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 15 Optional Script Workshop 2020-21 15 Optional and Enterprise 2020-21 30 Core Short Fiction 2020-21 15 Optional for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 15 Optional Research methods 2020-21 15 Core Poetry Workshop 2020-21 15 Optional Level 3 Title Credit Rating Core / Optional Comparative Media History 2021-22 15 Optional International Media Policies 2022-23 15 Optional Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 30 Optional Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 15 Optional Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 15 Optional Political Journalism 2021-22 15 Core Professional Placement 2021-22 15 Optional Specialist Journalism 2021-22 15 Optional Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 30 Optional Science Fiction 2021-22 15 Optional The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 15 Optional for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 15 Optional Page 10/26

Historical Fiction 2021-22 15 Optional Page 11/26

Appendix I - Curriculum Map This table indicates which modules assume responsibility for delivering and ordering particular programme learning outcomes. Key: Delivered and Assessed Delivered Assessed Level 1 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO17 PO18 PO19 PO20 Level 2 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Page 12/26

Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO17 PO18 PO19 PO20 Level 3 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Page 13/26

International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO17 PO18 PO19 PO20 Page 14/26

Appendix II - Assessment Map This table indicates the spread of assessment activity across the programme. Percentages indicate assessment weighting. Level 1 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 Essential Law 2019-20 50 50 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 40 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 100 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 50 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 60 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 100 Portfolio 2019-20 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 50 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 Narrative 2019-20 100 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 100 Page 15/26

Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Critical and Creative Practice 2019-20 Essential Journalism 1 2019-20 Essential Law 2019-20 Introduction to Journalism Studies 2019-20 Narrative 2019-20 Poetry 2019-20 Portfolio 2019-20 49 50 51 52 EP 1 (Wk 16) EP 2 (Wks 33, 34, 35) Level 2 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 100 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Page 16/26

Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 50 50 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 100 Ethics and International Human Rights for 20 Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 100 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 50 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 100 Short Fiction 2020-21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for 80 Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 100 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 100 Page 17/26

Research methods 2020-21 100 Script Workshop 2020-21 60 40 and Enterprise 2020-21 50 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 100 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Essential Journalism 2 2020-21 Ethics and International Human Rights for Journalists 2019-20 Histories of Journalism 2020-21 Journalism and Society 2020-21 Law, Ethics and Regulation 2020-21 Non-Fiction Workshop 2020-21 Poetry Workshop 2020-21 49 50 51 52 EP 1 (Wk 16) EP 2 (Wks 33, 34, 35) Page 18/26

Research methods 2020-21 Script Workshop 2020-21 and Enterprise 2020-21 for Enterprise - Study Abroad 2020-21 Short Fiction 2020-21 Level 3 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 100 International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 100 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 60 Page 19/26

Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 100 Political Journalism 2021-22 100 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 100 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 100 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 100 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 100 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Comparative Media History 2021-22 50 50 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 International Media Policies 2022-23 100 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 40 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 100 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 100 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Page 20/26

Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 Comparative Media History 2021-22 Independent Study: Creative 2021-22 International Media Policies 2022-23 Journalism Independent Study 2021-22 Journalists on the Screen 2021-22 Peace and Conflict Reporting 2021-22 Political Journalism 2021-22 Professional Placement 2021-22 Science Fiction 2021-22 Specialist Journalism 2021-22 The Psychological Thriller and Crime Fiction 2021-22 for Children and Young Adults 2021-22 Historical Fiction 2021-22 49 50 51 52 EP 1 (Wk 16) EP 2 (Wks 33, 34, 35) Page 21/26

Appendix III - Benchmark Analysis This table maps programme learning outcomes to relevant QAA subject benchmark statements or PSRB guidelines. Knowledge and Understanding PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 COM01 COM02 COM03 COM04 COM05 COM06 COM07 COM08 COM09 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 Subject Specific Intellectual Skills PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 COM01 COM02 COM03 COM04 COM05 COM06 COM07 COM08 COM09 Page 22/26

PO12 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 Subject Specific Practical Skills PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16 COM01 COM02 COM03 COM04 COM05 COM06 COM07 COM08 COM09 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 Transferable Skills and Attributes PO17 PO18 PO19 PO20 COM01 COM02 COM03 COM04 COM05 COM06 COM07 COM08 COM09 Page 23/26

PO17 PO18 PO19 PO20 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 Page 24/26

Appendix IV: Benchmark Benchmark Statement(s) Page 25/26

Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) University of Lincoln Programme Specification - Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA (Hons)) Journalism and Creative COM01 - Coherent knowledge of the communication, media, film and cultural forms and processes chosen for study within their degree programme. COM02 - Understanding of a range of concepts, theories and approaches appropriate to the study of those objects and processes, and the capacity to apply these. COM03 - Skills in critical analysis, research, production and communication appropriate to the learning tasks set by their programme, as well as an array of generic and creative skills. COM04 - Knowledge of the central role that communications, media, film and cultural agencies play at local, national, international and global levels of economic, political and social organisation, and the ability to explore and articulate the implications... COM05 - Awareness of the history and context of their particular objects of study. COM06 - Knowledge of appropriate research practices, procedures and traditions, and some awareness of their strength and limitations. COM07 - Awareness of the diversity of approaches to understanding communication, media, film and culture in both historical and contemporary contexts, and of the uses and implications of these approaches. COM08 - Knowledge of a range of texts, genres, aesthetic forms and cultural practices, and the ability to produce close and informed analysis of these. COM09 - Engagement with forms of critical analysis, argument and debate, expressed through an appropriate command of oral, written and other forms of comunication. COM10 - Understanding of production processes and professional practices within media, cultural and communicative industries. COM11 - Critically informed competencies in the management and operation of production technologies, procedures and processes. COM12 - The ability to engage with and to advance creative processes in one or more forms of media or cultural production. COM13 - Knowledge of a range of communicative situations and cultural practices, along with the ability to produce detailed analyses of these, and to make comparisons and connections. COM14 - The ability to consider critical, ethical, and analytical views other then their own, and exercise a degree of independent and informed critical judgement in analysis. COM15 - The ability to work across a variety of group and independent modes of study, and within these to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and the capacity for critcal self-reflection. COM16 - The ability to use their knowledge and understanding of communication, cultural and media processes as a basis for the examination of policy and ethical issues, and intervention whether in the public domain or in other aspects of democratic... Page 26/26