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Programme Academic Structure for 2012 - 2013, BA in Journalism

This information is provisional and subject to change.

Explanation of Terms/Frequently Asked Questions

Year 1 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CM114	News Writing	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM116	News Reporting: Principles and Practice	10	Semester 2	0	100
CM121	Digital Media Skills	5	Semester 2	0	100
CM137	History & Structure of the Media	5	Semester 1	80	20
CM141	News Editing	10	Semester 2	0	100
CM154	Ethics of Journalism	10	Semester 2	0	100
LG101	Introduction to Law	5	Semester 1	70	30
LG108	Introduction to the Irish Political System	5	Semester 1	0	100

Year 2 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CM226	Ethics of Journalism	5	Semester 1	0	100
CM262	Radio Reporting	5	Semester 1	0	100
CM263	News Design	5	Semester 1	0	100
CM264	Principles of TV News	5	Semester 2	0	100
CM265	Online Journalism	10	Semester 2	0	100
CM280	Feature Writing	5	Semester 1	0	100
CM281	Media Law	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM283	Advanced News Reporting	10	Semester 2	0	100

Year 2 Optional Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CM261	Crime and the Media	5	Semester 2	0	100
CM276	Photojournalism	5	Semester 2	0	100

Year 3 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CM368	Newsdays	5	Semester 2	0	100
CM372	INTRA	5	Autumn Semester	0	100
CM373	Year 2 Contribution	0	Semester 2	0	100
CM375	Journalism Portfolio	10	Year long	0	100

Year 3 Optional Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CM310	Press & Public Relations	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM324	Advanced Photojournalism	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM334	Perspectives on the Information Society	10	Semester 2	0	100
CM335	Radio Documentary Journalism	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM361	Enterprise Development	5	Semester 1	0	100
CM374	TV Reporting	10	Semester 1	0	100
CM384	Advanced Feature Writing	10	Semester 2	0	100
UM405	Uaneen Non-Contributing Module	5	Year long	0	100