Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main principles of English law affecting the media;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main principles of English law affecting the press and broadcast regulatory arrangements;
Apply key areas of law to practical journalistic scenarios and demonstrate understanding of safe news practice;
Critically evaluate key areas of law relating to journalists.

Content:

The main principles of English law affecting the media, including the laws pertaining to contempt, copyright, defamation, privacy, human rights and court reporting. The module will cover key legal areas which crop up in day-to-day reporting and also reflect changes in legislation / case law which impact on journalists.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module is taught via interactive sessions which are designed to foster strong student engagement with media law and to develop both breadth and depth of knowledge. The teaching sessions are created to encourage both application of legal knowledge and critical thinking around key areas of media law.

Lecturers
Contact hours: 18
Intended Group size: Cohort

Seminars
Contact hours: 18
Intended Group size: 61

Guided independent study
Hours: 164

Assessment:

001 Exam; 1.5hours ; end of semester 1 50%
002 Essay; 2500 words; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Nigel Green
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL