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Overview
What you will study
Taught by Steve Crawshaw, an experienced former foreign correspondent, author and senior human rights advocate, the programme runs over four days. It consists of a mixture of lectures, discussions and interactive exercises.
The Human Rights and Journalism course offered by University of Essex seeks to provide participants with an introduction to ways of addressing the ethical and practical challenges of working in an increasingly complex world, where information is argued over, and where the stakes can be very high.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Gain insights into the intersections between good journalism and respect for human rights, including based on practical examples
- Understand the pitfalls of biased journalism, the benefits of fair journalism, and how to tell the difference
- Acquire a good understanding of the role of journalism in helping pave the way for accountability for mass atrocities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Law Journalism View 36 other Short Courses in Public Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The content of the course is tailored for those who are already working or plan to work as journalists, either in established print, broadcast or online media or as independent creators of online content.
- The course is delivered entirely in English. Thus, you are required to have a good command of spoken and written English.
- The application form includes a brief questionnaire regarding the basis and extent of your journalistic experience and credentials, which you are required to complete as part of your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 GBP for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 GBP for the full programme during 14 days.
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