Practice - specialization in journalism

JOU5007

In a vocationally oriented master's program like this, it is important to combine theory and skills in the practice of journalistic work under expert guidance. In the fifth semester, the students will therefore complete a 6-week internship in a newsroom. The students are assigned a supervisor in the practical editorial office. The faculty negotiates agreements with each editorial office about the placement of students in practice and assigns internships to the students. Students are obliged to accept the internship that is made available in one of the faculty's cooperating editorial offices.

Must be admitted to the Master's program in journalism and communication work

Knowledge: The student…

Has basic knowledge of being a journalist in a newsroom, how a newsroom is structured and how the employees work together

Has basic knowledge of professional ethical issues

Skills: The student…

Can work independently with practical problem solutions

Can plan and carry out a larger, independent practical project, reflect systematically on the choices made and the quality of the final product

Understands and can handle ethical challenges in professional practice

Can solve varied and advanced journalistic tasks Can assess and reflect on own and others' work, and adjust work under guidance

Can master relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression

General competence: The student…

Can develop views and experiences with others within the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice

Can plan and carry out journalistic tasks and projects

Master the working methods that apply in line with ethical and legal requirements and guidelines

Can apply his knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced tasks and projects.

In addition to costs for the semester fee and curriculum literature, the student must expect the following expenses: The student must cover expenses for travel and stay at the place of practice, but will receive a salary based on the current agreement.

Obligatory

Practice with guidance.

The study program is evaluated annually by the students through course evaluations and study program evaluation. These evaluations are included as part of the university's quality assurance system

Internship is carried out over 6 weeks in a newsroom. The students are assigned a supervisor in the practical editorial office. The faculty negotiates agreements with each editorial office about the placement of students in practice and assigns internships to the students. Students are obliged to accept the internship that is made available in one of the faculty's cooperating editorial offices.

Practice (PR/P) has a scope of 6 weeks. Assessment term: Pass/Fail. Counts 100/100 of the grade.

The student must be able to read English literature.

Course language

NYNORSK

Credits

Bodø

Teaching semesters

Autumn 2026

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course coordinator

Associate Professor

Kristian Andreas Bjørkelo

kristian.a.bjorkelo@nord.no