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Full-time

Short Course - 12 days

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Course Code

JOURHRPX

Reporting Human Rights

Learn some of the journalistic skills that have made Thomson Reuters one of the world's most trusted sources of news on this online course.

Key Information

Full-time

Short Course - 12 days

Typical Offer

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Validation Status

Validated

Course Code

JOURHRPX

Welcome to Reporting Human Rights

The University of Lincoln has joined forces with global news and information services company the Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) to produce a two-week online short course in Reporting Human Rights.

This online course offers an introduction to the subject of human rights and the techniques used by Thomson Reuters to inform its reporting. It will focus on the key issues for journalists and those involved in communicating human rights, with an emphasis on independence, integrity, and freedom from bias. All of these have become particularly important in the era of fake news, where journalists and communications professionals are increasingly finding themselves on the front line in the fight against misinformation and discrimination.

The course aims to strengthen your journalistic and advocacy skills and the quality of your news reporting as you learn the skills that have made Thomson Reuters one of the world's most trusted sources of news, informing professionals, policymakers, and members of the public all over the world.

Anyone who works for news and media agencies, NGOs, charities, and marketing and communications organisations, as well as those engaged in public services who may need to understand the role of reporting human rights, may find this course beneficial to their professional development.

How You Study

The course may include a series of structured sessions and is delivered entirely online. This means you will need a suitable device to access Microsoft Teams and the course web pages.

How you are assessed

Assessment takes place via a series of formative online exercises covering the different elements of the course. A final short exam will test your understanding of the principles of reporting human rights.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification of your achievement and five Master's level credits, which can boost your CV or be used as part of a postgraduate qualification.

Entry Requirements 2023-24

This programme is aimed at anyone who works for news and media agencies, NGOs, charities, and marketing and communications organisations, as well as those engaged in public services who may need to understand the role of reporting human rights.

Further Information

If you would like more information about the Reporting Human Rights course, please contact Professor Jason Whittaker at jwhittaker@lincoln.ac.uk.

Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching

At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.

We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages.

The University intends to provide its courses as outlined in these pages, although the University may make changes in accordance with the Student Admissions Terms and Conditions.