This module provides an intensive period of independent study in which you will research and produce a substantial body of work appropriate for publication or commercial use in journalism or a journalism-related field. The range of project formats, subjects and topics which can be used is extremely wide and you are encouraged to choose an area of investigation and mode of working which fits your career aspirations. The possibilities include: a series of in-depth articles on a specific subject or topic; a series of articles produced in a particular style or forma; a formal dissertation on an academic perspective of journalism; original project design, development and production in print, online, TV or radio. Your supervisor will be able to advise you regarding suitability in complying with the module requirements. Although submission to a publisher or appropriate commercial user is not a requirement in the module you are strongly advised to identify a publication or allied professional use for which your work would be appropriate. Guidance will be available from your chosen project supervisor who will provide tutorial support until the project is completed. The focus throughout is on producing work to professionally publishable/useable standards.

8 x individual tutorials (total 2 hours) = 2 hours
Providing guidance and feedback


Independent learning = 448 hours
Developing advanced knowledge and understanding of the demands of specialist areas of journalism and allied industries.

Library resources

1. A portfolio of commercially publishable/useable journalistic material for use by specified, named organisations. 9,000 words (100%) [Learning Outcomes 1-9]

Advisable as appropriate to individual projects/dissertations