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One Masters Two European Countries

First year in Denmark
Second year in either England, Wales, The Netherlands or Germany

Student Handbook
Cohort 2013-2015

Erasmus Mundus Masters programme
Journalism, Media & Globalisation



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CONTENTS
1. WELCOME .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. ERASMUS MUNDUS THE EUROPEAN PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND WORLD-WIDE
STUDENT MOBILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
4. THE ERASMUS MASTERS PROGRAMME AN OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE SCHEME .................................... 7
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Erasmus Mundus Structure of the study programme ........................................................................ 8
4.3 Description of the semesters............................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Outline of the Programme specification ............................................................................................. 12
4.5 Admission and practicalities ................................................................................................................ 15
5. THE PARTNERS IN THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME ..................................................... 17
6. BEING A STUDENT ON THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME .............................................. 19
6.1 Key dates ............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Enrolment ............................................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 Notification of change of address ....................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Regulations .......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.5 Payment of fees ................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 Attendance and progress .................................................................................................................... 20
6.7 General conduct and behaviour .......................................................................................................... 21
6.8 Complaints ........................................................................................................................................... 21
6.9 Extensions of deadlines ....................................................................................................................... 21
6.10 Transferring / withdrawing or suspending studies............................................................................ 22
6.11 Transcripts and diploma supplement ................................................................................................ 22
6.12 Graduation ......................................................................................................................................... 22
6.13 Careers information and planning, work experience ........................................................................ 23
6.14 The Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association ........................................................................................ 23
7. EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT MATTERS ............................................................................................ 25
7.1 Assessment requirements of a module ............................................................................................... 25
7.2 Marking Schemes ................................................................................................................................ 25
7.3 Progression/Appeals ............................................................................................................................ 28
7.4 Re-Assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 28
7.5 Late submission of work ...................................................................................................................... 29
7.6 Unfair Practice and Plagiarism ............................................................................................................. 29
7.7 The Harvard Referencing System ........................................................................................................ 32
7.8 Illness during the assessment period .................................................................................................. 33
7.9 Anonymity/Double Marking/External examiners ............................................................................... 33
8. REGULATORY AND POLICY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 34
8.1 Attendance policy ................................................................................................................................ 34
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8.2 Student Support .................................................................................................................................. 35
8.3 Students with extenuating circumstances and/or special needs ........................................................ 35
8.4 Assessment and academic regulations ................................................................................................ 36
8.5 Repayment policy for withdrawal from course ................................................................................... 41
8.6 Disciplinary regulations ....................................................................................................................... 42
8.7 Appeals against academic decisions .................................................................................................... 42
8.8 Appeals against non-academic decisions ............................................................................................ 42
8.9 Complaints procedure ......................................................................................................................... 43
8.10 Office of the independent adjudicatorstudents studying in Britain only ........................................ 43
9. PRACTICALITIES .......................................................................................................................................... 44
9.1 Visas and residence permits ................................................................................................................ 44
9.2 Funding and health insurance ............................................................................................................. 49
10. STUDYING IN AARHUS - SEMESTER 1 ...................................................................................................... 51
10.1 Information on the study programme .............................................................................................. 51
10.2 The City .............................................................................................................................................. 53
10.3 The University .................................................................................................................................... 54
10.4 Services .............................................................................................................................................. 55
10.5 The departments ............................................................................................................................... 57
10.6 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 58
10.7 Communications ................................................................................................................................ 58
10.8 Student records ................................................................................................................................. 58
10.9 General regulations ........................................................................................................................... 59
10.10 Complaints ....................................................................................................................................... 59
11. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................................ 60


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1. WELCOME

Welcome to the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation. This is an innovative
programme supported by the European Commission under the Erasmus Mundus initiative, and designed
to promote student mobility within masters programmes. Students will be offered a different perspective
on the subject areas in each partner institution and will be taught by world-class scholars in two
countries.

You will be spending your first and second semester in Aarhus, Denmark at the University of Aarhus and
The Danish School of Media and Journalism. Your third and fourth semester will be spent either at
Swansea University, UK, at City University London, UK, at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
or at the University of Hamburg, Germany, depending on your specialism.

The purpose of this Handbook is to explain how the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and
Globalisation (The Mundus) will work, and what you can expect from it. The information is intended to
help you find your feet and settle into postgraduate life as quickly as possible. The Handbook outlines
what you can expect at each stage of your studies, the resources available, the structure and staffing at
each institution where you will be studying, and procedures for dealing with any problems you may
encounter.

Please read the information carefully as it is in your interest to familiarise yourself with the regulations
and procedures.

Students who are uncertain about the information in this Handbook should ask their coordinator or
contact any of the departmental offices.

We hope you will find your time as a member of the postgraduate community at each university
rewarding and enjoyable.

Kind regards,

The Board of Studies Journalism, Media and Globalisation


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2. DISCLAIMER

The information in this Handbook is correct at the time of going to press in August 2013. The Consortium
reserves the right to make amendments to:
a) the contents of the Programme Handbook and in particular to the timetables, location and
methods of delivery or the content, syllabus and assessment of any of its programmes as set out in the
programme and module specifications in this Handbook and/or on the University's website; and
b) its statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and fee structures,
provided that such amendments are (i) as a result of student demand (or lack thereof), (ii) as a result of
unforeseen events or circumstances beyond the University's control or (iii) are deemed reasonably
necessary by the University.

In the event that amendments are made, the University shall take reasonable steps to notify you as soon
as is reasonably possible.


Students and others who require further information should address their enquiry to:

The Danish School of Media and Journalism
Hans-Henrik Holm and Inger Munk
Tel.: +45 89 440440, Fax: +45 86 168910
Email: imu@djh.dk

Aarhus University
Henrik Bdker and Bettina Andersen
Tel.: +45 87 162025
Email: cjuba@hum.au.dk

University of Amsterdam
Tel.: +31 20 5253003, Fax +31 20 5253681
Email: mundusjournalism@uva.nl

Swansea University
Kevin Williams (Academic Coordinator), Huw Morris (Academic Registrar) and Rhianydd Rees (Assistant
Registrar, Collaboration)
Tel: +44 1792513375, Fax: +44 1792 513453
Email: k.m.williams@swansea.ac.uk or collaborativeprovision@swansea.ac.uk

University of Hamburg
Monika Pater and Sabine Hoffkamp
Tel.: +49 40 42838 3821 or -2764, Fax +49 40 42838 2418
Email: monika.pater@wiso.uni-hamburg.de or sabine.hoffkamp@uni-hamburg.de

City University London
Neil Thurman and Rachel West
Tel.: +44 20 7040 8221/3319, Fax +44 20 70408594
Email: n.j.thurman@city.ac.uk or Rachel.West.1@city.ac.uk
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3. ERASMUS MUNDUS THE EUROPEAN PROGRAMME OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND
WORLD-WIDE STUDENT MOBILITY

What is the Erasmus Mundus programme?
Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to
enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between
people and cultures through cooperation with third countries.

In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation
capacity of Higher education institutions in third countries by increasing mobility between the European
Union and these countries. The Mundus Journalism got funding from the Erasmus Mundus I programme
for 2005 - 2009, and has got funding under the Mundus II programme to complete five Masters courses in
2012-16. See more on http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses
Erasmus Mundus supports European top-quality programmes at master level in order to promote the EU
as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. These are integrated programmes of one to two
years offered by at least three universities from three different European countries. They involve a study
period in at least two of the three universities and lead to the award of a recognised double, multiple or
joint degree.

For further information on Erasmus Mundus:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc72_en.htm.

For further information on this Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation:
www.mundusjournalism.com.

Statements from the Erasmus Mundus expert panel about this Masters programme
The Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation received very good reviews from
the expert panel prioritising Mundus Masters for the Mundus label:
A chance to deepen journalistic knowledge and to gather comprehensive experiences about
different European cultures;
This Masters programme is well structured;
The proposal as a whole is excellent;
The learning outcomes are very comprehensive and convincing;
Due to the wide spread connections of the consortium to associations and international networks,
outstanding research activities can be offered;
The existing international network of cooperating institutions may contribute much to the success
of the project.

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4. THE ERASMUS MASTERS PROGRAMME AN OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE SCHEME

4.1 Introduction

Journalism is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Developments in technology, politics and society
are increasingly putting the media industries and the profession of journalism at the centre of peoples
attempt to make sense of what is happening in the world around them. The Erasmus Mundus Masters
degree explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of a new
environment brought about by globalisation, modernisation, commercialisation and professional
developments.

The scheme offers a unique educational experience. You will study in two European countries. You will be
able to specialise in one of four distinct areas of journalism: War and Conflict, Business and Finance, Media
and Politics, and Comparative and Transcultural Approaches. You will be part of a group of up to 80
students selected from a pool of candidates from around the world. You will also be part of a network of
classmates that draws on a variety of experience and knowledge and meets the global ambitions of the
degree. The Erasmus Mundus programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation seeks to produce alumni
who will shape the future of global journalism.

The degree scheme brings together five leading European institutions in the journalism and media
education, combining the best academic research and teaching from the different national educational
cultures. The programme aims to prepare students for the challenge of working in the new global
information society. Globalisation is penetrating cultural and social borders around the world and
simultaneously reinvigorating smaller regions and feelings of local identity. Political and social power is
taking on new dimensions. Cultural awareness and misunderstanding are growing. Journalism is at the
centre of these changes.
Politically, states in Europe are coming together and falling apart at the same time. Journalists
need new tools to understand and to interpret the processes of integration and disintegration;
Economically, a global world market is creating growth and havoc at the same time. Journalists
need tools to be able to describe it in clear language;
Socially, people are getting connected in new ways through modern technologies. Journalism is
the crucial field in a network society;
Culturally, there is increasing onus on the media and journalism to explain differences and
similarities between peoples and societies.
The focus of the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation is to give participants
the intellectual tools for a new and better understanding of reporting the global challenge.

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4.2 Erasmus Mundus Structure of the study programme


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4.3 Description of the semesters

Year 1 - Aarhus

Dates:
Semester 1: September 5, 2013 - December 16, 2013
Semester 2: January 10, 2014 - end of June, 2014

All students study at Aarhus University/the Danish School of Media and Journalism during their first year.
The students will receive an intensive introduction course coordinated by the Centre for University Studies
in Journalism and the DSJ International Office, consisting of an introduction to the scheme, the institution
and to Denmark.

In the first semester, the students take three 10 ECTS modules:

1. Globalisation: Reporting Global Change
2. Globalisation and the Transformation of the State
3. Globalisation, Culture and the Roles of the Media

Also in the second semester, the students take three 10 ECTS modules:

4. Social Science Methods for Journalists
5. Researching Journalism
6. Analytical Journalism

See Section 10 for the module descriptions.

Selected students may take 20 ECTS (modules 2 and 3 of the second semester) at one of the non-
European partner institutions, each of which offer particular subjects: University of Technology, Sydney
(UTS); Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile (PUC) and University of California at Berkeley.

Year 2 - Specialism Universities
After the first year, all students transfer to one of the consortium partners in Germany, the Netherlands,
or the UK to specialise in the subfield of journalism studies of their choice, and this involves coursework
(30 ECTS) at the relevant university during the third semester.
The fourth semester (30 ECTS) concentrates on the writing of the Masters thesis, involving the conduct
and writing-up of an academic-level research project in one of the four areas of specialisation:
Swansea University, UK: War and Conflict
City University London, UK: Multimedia Business Reporting
University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Communicating Europe: Media and Politics
University of Hamburg, Germany: Journalism and Media Across Cultures
Regular contact with the supervisor is mandatory in the fourth semester. The majority of institutions
expect the students to remain in the University whilst writing their thesis and the contact with the
supervisor to be face to face. For exceptions to this please speak to your thesis supervisor.


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Swansea University, UK: War and Conflict
The specialism in war and conflict at Swansea begins with three modules in War Reporting, War, Society
and Identity and Risk Reporting, all of which combine a rigorous theorising of media institutions with an
informed understanding of journalistic practice. Students then complete a research dissertation during
their final semester on a topic related to the reporting of war or the operation of media institutions
during periods of conflict. War Reporting provides a historical overview of the development of war
journalism and war propaganda. Starting with nineteenth-century conflicts such as the Crimean War, the
module explores the reporting of conflicts such as the First World War, the Spanish and Ethiopian civil
wars, the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam and the two Gulf Wars. War, Society and Identity takes a
multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the impacts of war on society and vice-versa. It evaluates
the ways in which conflict changes and reshapes society and analyses the problems of war, its
representations and its social outcomes. 'War' in thus not viewed solely in terms of military history, but
rather through a broader context of changing social, economic and cultural trends both as a motor for
change and as part of those broader changes. Risk Reporting explores the theoretical and conceptual
issues that frame the reporting of warfare and conflict in modern society, and some of the practical issues
facing the war correspondent. The module examines theoretical perspectives on risk society and provides
understanding of media coverage and representation of risk. In addition it develops the ability to analyse
and critically evaluate news media coverage of risk and its implications for journalism practice.

City University London, UK: Multimedia Business Reporting
The three modules on offer at City are intended to enable students to bring together rigorous academic
understanding and explanation of business and finance with the practical knowledge and experience that
comes from being based in one of the key centres of global business and finance. The courses integrate
theory and practice in a variety of ways. The core course in Global capitalism: past, present, future will
provide the key concepts and theoretical understanding necessary for any critical analysis of business and
finance. The course in Corporate Reporting will cover the key elements of business analysis and business
journalism necessary for understanding contemporary global business structures and processes. The final
course in Financial Journalism Editorial Production develops students' skills in the editorial production
techniques necessary to work as a business and financial journalist. Taught by professional journalists
with experience at the BBC, ITN, CNN, The Times and the Financial Times, the module covers TV, radio
and print journalism.

University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Communicating Europe: Media and Politics
European politics is significantly shaped by global transnational forces and, at the same time, a key player
in globalisation itself. The specialism track at the University of Amsterdam examines European politics
and its role in globalisation from the perspective of political communication. Key questions are: How do
the news media operate in a transnational public sphere, such as the European Union (EU)? How do these
media contribute to the (re)articulation of global and local politics? How does the news coverage of public
affairs influence citizens perceptions, opinions and behaviour, and affect the relationships between EU
member states, European and non-European publics, governments, and other institutions?

The specialism year in Amsterdam consists out of substantial courses (30 EC) and a dissertation module
(30 EC). During the first semester, students take four courses: Citizens and public opinion (12 EC),
Communicating Europe (6 EC), and Transformations in European Media, Journalism & Governance. At the
end of the first semester students take a research methods course that prepares for the Thesis: Method
tailored to Thesis (6 EC). During this semester, the students will also take part in the Thesis Preparation
Groups. These groups consists out of three meetings in which the students prepare themselves for their
Masters Thesis in the second semester. In the second semester, students will choose two elective
courses of each 6 EC: one that specifically contributes to broaden knowledge about their Thesis topic and
one general elective, and start to write their Masters Thesis (18 EC). For their thesis, students conduct
original empirical research about a topic within the broad theme of media and politics, which involves
European actors (European nation-states, politicians, citizens, economic interests, media, etc.).

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Upon completion of the programme, students are particularly well-equipped to work in the media as in-
depth reporters or news editors specialised on European affairs, as well as on national and transnational
politics more generally. Graduates are also excellent candidates for jobs in governmental, supra-
governmental, and non-governmental organisations, including EU institutions and other agencies that
deal with European politics and social affairs.

University of Hamburg, Germany: Journalism and Media Across Cultures
The main emphasis of the research oriented specialisation in Hamburg is to keep two related perspectives
in balance: the comparative, based on the realisation that journalism and media are to a great extent
bound to a cultural, linguistic, usually national entity and the transcultural perspective which has received
a steadily growing interest as processes of globalisation bring people closer together.

The comparative approach is one of the central themes of the Hamburg term. The systematics of this
methodology suggests focusing on two branches: A comparison of journalism cultures and a comparison
of media systems (Module 1: Media Systems and Journalism Cultures in an international comparative
perspective). The second focus is on transcultural communication, taking into account contradictory
processes like glocalisation which occur simultaneously with the increasing importance and influence of
global media players (Module 2: Processes of transcultural communication). On the one hand, the aim is
to theoretically reflect the relations and connections between media use and identity; on the other hand,
several empirical examples are to be investigated more closely: we will discuss studies on the role of
media for nation building, for the integration of migrants, and for the development of transcultural
communities in general and of European identities and public spheres in particular. There is a close
orientation towards up-to-date research.

In the Research Module in Journalism Studies (module 3) students develop and carry through a small
research project of their own in small working groups thereby also preparing for the MA Thesis. Part of
this module is a colloquium in which students will be asked to start preparing the Master thesis. In the
second Hamburg semester students present a proposal for their MA project in the MA colloquium and
start to write their Masters Thesis.

4.4 Outline of the Programme specification

Scheme Aims
General aims
a) To enable students to acquire knowledge of European journalism and its scholarly study in a
global perspective, including:
(i) the political, economic, and historical contexts that affect the reporting of Europe;
(ii) journalism practices and media contexts;
(iii) disciplinary approaches to the practice and study of journalism;
(iv) theoretical approaches adopted by scholars;
b) To specialise within a journalistic field;
c) To familiarise students with the key contemporary issues and debates in the area of European
Journalism and to provide them with the analytical skill and techniques to make sense of them
and assess the merits of different approaches and theories;
d) To prepare students for employment in a wide range of contexts drawing on knowledge of
European journalism and their choice of specialisation, and to enable students to be reflective
practitioners and consumers of media content;
e) To provide students with a trans-national perspective on journalism, by learning and living in
at least two different European countries;
f) To develop the research skills of students to allow them to prepare for further study of
journalism including, if desired, at the PhD level.


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The scheme also aims to:

a) Develop students' critical, communicative and methodological skills, enabling them to produce
high-quality research and journalistic work;
b) Help students use new media technologies, including the Internet, to enhance journalistic and
academic research;
c) Develop students' ability to engage critically with journalism and generate cutting-edge
approaches to reporting;
d) Encourage students progressively to take ownership and direction of their learning so that
they may develop as independent life-long learners;
e) Cultivate an ethos of professional, social and ethical responsibility within the learning
environment and beyond;
f) Contribute to increasing the diversity within Higher Education, by continuing to recruit high
quality entrants irrespective of national, social or cultural background.

Scheme Content
Students must pursue and accumulate a total of 120 ECTS credits in order to gain the final degree award,
with 30 ECTS credits pursued in each semester.

Part One of the scheme (Semesters 1, 2 & 3), consists of taught modules. Semester 1 and 2 are based
at Aarhus University/Danish School of Journalism, Semester 3 at the specialism university.
Part Two of the scheme (Semester 4) will also be offered at the specialism university and will involve
the student being supervised in the preparation of a dissertation. The dissertation must be submitted
by the date specified by the specialism institution. The date may vary slightly from institution to
institution.

An Exit Qualification of a Postgraduate Diploma may be offered to students who complete Part One but
who do not proceed to or complete Part Two. However, due to national legislation this qualification will
not be available for students specialising in Hamburg. The MA degree will be awarded on completion of
Part Two (120 ECTS credits).

Teaching and learning methods
The Erasmus Mundus MA in Journalism, Media and Globalisation comprises two elements: Part I
consisting of coursework at Aarhus University/ Danish School of Journalism and Part II consisting of course
work and dissertation work at the specialism university (this part may include an optional Internship
period).

Teaching and learning are geared to this configuration and aim to facilitate the progressive development
of independent learning among students to at least the point where they can successfully complete
individually a piece of original research at the appropriate postgraduate level, whether it be presented in
the form of a journalistic or academic project. This is seen as making a positive contribution to the wider
aims of the development of lifelong learning. The overall learning outcomes of the scheme are focused on
the development of student capabilities in the areas of critical analysis, research, development and
presentation of argument, development of journalistic skills, knowledge and understanding of the field,
and communication and collaboration. It is felt to be constitutive of the postgraduate learning experience
that students are exposed to a variety of teaching approaches. Thus the MA does not restrict teaching to
one mode. On the contrary, the following principles are applied:

(a) Variety in teaching (i.e. a mix of lectures, workshops, group and individual presentations, self-
directed learning and tutorials);
(b) Variety in assessment (i.e. a mix of essays, research papers, journalistic pieces, literature
reviews, group and individual projects, oral presentations, unseen examinations etc.);
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(c) A policy of transparency in both (a) and (b) above, including the publication of learning
outcomes and assessment criteria in the Student Handbook;
(d) Formal and informal discussions among staff and students, including general scheme meetings
for Examination Boards and curriculum evaluation, meetings of the Staff/Student panel, and
annual Scheme evaluation meetings with participation from students and staff, on issues of
teaching and learning.

Insofar as the items above describe predominantly staff-led initiatives, it is necessary actively to seek input
from students, too. This is done primarily through the administration of student response forms at the
conclusion of each semester. The responses are seen by members of teaching staff and by the External
Examiner. In addition, they are discussed annually with the staff/student panel. This committee is
deployed more generally as a mechanism for student feedback.

Research-led teaching and learning is seen as being embedded in the exchange of knowledge and
understanding derived, on the one hand, from research undertaken by staff and, on the other hand, from
the responses of students informed by a variety of cultural and practitioner experiences, with the
objective of providing both staff and students with a positive learning experience founded on an
acknowledgement of:
(a) Research as a primary mechanism for advancing knowledge and understanding;
(b) The relevance of the historical, economic, and political context of the development of the
field;
(c) Scholarship, debate and interrogation of research methods, approaches and findings.

At the same time, the scheme also benefits from the experience of teachers who are cutting-edge
journalism practitioners and are therefore able to develop in students:
(a) A recognition of the importance of a reflective approach to journalism practice;
(b) An appreciation for the rapidly changing nature of abilities required for European journalists,
and journalists from third countries;
(c) Knowledge of the latest research and information-gathering techniques to explore the impact
of global change on Europe.

The Consortium shall employ a variety of methods and institutions, dependent on national circumstances,
for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning such as annual reviews, student
evaluations, and formal or informal consultations between students and staff.

Intended Scheme Outcomes
The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

I. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the scheme a typical graduate will have knowledge and understanding of:

(a) The main political, economical, social and cultural processes of globalisation necessary to
understand and report on a changing world. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of:
(i) Global and European media systems;
(ii) The economic and political contexts of globalisation;
(iii) Contemporary global trends, including the movements towards localism and political
devolution, state policies, and the global flows of people, products and capital.
(iv) Policy factors affecting the place of media and publics in a global context;
fundamental concepts, methods, principles and theories relevant to the study of
Global journalism;
(v) Identity-formations within and across various cultural boundaries;
(b) How to formulate and study research questions about journalism and the media;
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(c) The role of the journalist in democratic societies;
(d) The impact of cultural and national identity on the theory and practice of journalism;

II. Intellectual skills
Upon completion of the scheme a student will be able to:

(a) Plan, conduct and communicate original research in journalism studies, whether in the form of
journalistic or academic writing;
(b) Practice a more analytical journalism in the context of global change;
(c) Critically analyse media coverage of global issues;
(d) Identify new and creative angles on global issues;
(e) Recognise the issues, processes and complexities of globalisation;
(f) Contribute creatively to the development of theoretical approaches to globalisation.

III. Discipline-specific skills
Upon completion of the scheme a student will be able to:

(a) Use a variety of research methods useful to the field of journalism studies, including content
analysis, discourse analysis, interviews, focus group research, survey research, statistical
analysis, archival and policy research, and ethnographic field work;
(b) Write journalistically, and have the knowledge and confidence to report competently on
European issues, and cultural issues from at least two European countries;
(c) Conduct independent analysis of the economic, political, social and historical factors affecting
countries other than the ones studied on the programme;
(d) Demonstrate specialization within one field of journalism and journalism studies.

IV. Transferable skills
Upon completion of the scheme a student will be able to:

(a) Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, within and across national, cultural and
disciplinary borders;
(b) Access and utilise information from a variety of research resources, including libraries and the
Internet;
(c) Employ a systematic approach to gathering, analysing and communicating knowledge;
(d) Use critical reading and writing skills in broader contexts;
(e) Work in a self-organised way, individually or in teams;
(f) Undertake lifelong learning, particularly for continuing professional development.

4.5 Admission and practicalities

Language
All courses are taught in English. Non Native English speaking applicants will be required to obtain an
IELTS minimum score of 7.0 before they are accepted unconditionally. For more information on the IELTS
test see http://www.ielts.org/. Applicants who have studied for at least a year and have successfully
completed the programme in an English speaking country or received a degree from a college or
university in an English speaking country do not need to present an English language test. This education
must however have taken place within two years prior to admission to the graduate application.
Applicants from outside the EU who need a visa to enter the UK to take part in the specialisms at City
University London or Swansea University will have to meet UK Border Agency English language
requirements, which are different from the admission requirements of the Erasmus Mundus programme.
Details can be found here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-
students/can-you-apply/english-language/.

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Admission
The Consortium aims to admit highly qualified students from a wide range of countries. Applicants will
normally only be admitted if they have a Bachelors degree or equivalent (at least an above average class
mark is expected) and the equivalent of at least three months fulltime work as a journalist.

Degree
Students are awarded, on successful completion of the course, either a double or a joint Master's (MA)
degree from the institutions where they begin and end the course. The type of degree depends on
national and local regulations. The title is Master of Arts in Journalism, Media and Globalisation.

Fee 2013-2015
The fee for the whole Masters programme is 8000 euro for EU nationals and 16000 euro for non-EU
nationals.

Accommodation
Students are responsible for securing their own accommodation. However, the host institution will assist
in making accommodation arrangements.

Visa
Students are responsible for securing their own visa, if a visa is needed. However, the host institution will
assist in applying for visa. See Section 9 for further information.
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5. THE PARTNERS IN THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME

The Erasmus Mundus Masters programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation has been designed by a
Consortium of five leading European institutions (the partners) in journalism and media education.

Partners in the Consortium are the following institutions:
The Danish School of Media and Journalism and Aarhus University, Denmark
(http://www.journalisthojskolen.dk/ and www.au.dk);
Swansea University, United Kingdom (www.swan.ac.uk);
City University London, London, United Kingdom (www.city.ac.uk/journalism);
University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands (www.gsc.uva.nl);
The University of Hamburg, Germany http://www.wiso.uni-
hamburg.de/en/professuren/kommunikationswissenschaft/mundus-journalism; http://www.uni-
hamburg.de/index_e.html).

The Danish School of Media and Journalism
The Danish School of Media and Journalism (DSMJ), and the Aarhus University (AU) have had close
teaching and research cooperation since the first Danish journalism course was established as part of the
university in 1946. In 1971, DSMJ was established as a freestanding institution conducting research and
offering undergraduate level programmes. It has more than 1100 students. In 2004, DSJ and AU
established the new Centre for University Studies in Journalism (CJU), which formalized cooperation and
enabled DSMJ to offer master courses in journalism, with AU as the degree awarding body. DSMJ has a
strong focus on the field of journalism education. It is the oldest and largest of the institutions offering
journalism education in Denmark and has well-established contacts both nationally and internationally.

Address: Olof Palmes All 11, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
Contact Details: Inger Munk and Hans-Henrik Holm, tel: +45 89 44 04 40, fax +45 8616 8910, e-mail
imu@djh.dk.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University (AU), was established in 1928, and has more than 34.000 students. AU is the degree
awarding institution of the Danish part of the Erasmus Mundus degree. The Department of Aesthetics and
Communicationand the Department of Political Science contribute to the teaching. The coordinating
institution of the Masters at the University is the Centre for University Studies in Journalism (CJU).

Address: Centre for University Studies in Journalism, Building 1451, Nobelparken, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 3,
8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Contact details: Henrik Bdker and Bettina Andersen, tel: +45 87 162025, e-mail:
imvhb@hum.au.dk or cjuba@hum.au.dk.

University of Amsterdam
This University was founded more than 400 years ago. More than 20,000 students study at the University
of Amsterdam. The Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism is organized by the Faculty of Social and
Behavioural Sciences. Within each faculty there are different departments - the Erasmus Mundus
programme is part of the Graduate School of Communication.

Address: Department of Communication, Kloveniersburgwal 48, 1012 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Contact details: tel +31 20 5253003, fax +31 20 5253681, e-mail: mundusjournalism@uva.nl.

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Swansea University, Wales
Swansea University was established by Royal Assent (as University College of Swansea) in 1920. It is an
ambitious, research-led institution with a student base of approximately 14,000 students. The Erasmus
Mundus Masters is offered by the College of Arts and Humanities within which academics with expertise
in a number of areas, particularly the reporting of war and conflict, teach.

Address: Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK.
Contact details: Rhianydd Rees (Assistant Registrar, Collaboration)/ Roz Toft (Collaborative Provision
Assistant), tel: +44 1792 295604, Email: collaborativeprovision@swansea.ac.uk

City University London
City University was granted a royal charter in 1966, based on its reputation as a centre for professional
education dating back to 1894. Its first one-year postgraduate journalism course was offered in 1976. The
University is in the heart of London and on the doorstep of the world's major news and media
organisations. The journalism department has an outstanding reputation with excellent contacts and
access to the industry. The vast majority of its graduates work in the media in the UK and overseas and it
has around 4,000 journalism alumni constituting a formidable contacts network. City University is
cosmopolitan (153 nationalities on campus) so international students fit in easily.

Address: Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, England, UK.
Contact details: Neil Thurman or Rachel West, tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8221/3319,
e-mail: n.j.thurman@city.ac.uk or Rachel.west.1@city.ac.uk

The University of Hamburg
The University of Hamburg (UHH) was established by the federal city state Hamburg in 1919. With
approximately 40,000 students, the University of Hamburg is one of the largest educational and research
institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany. The first study programme in Journalism was offered in
1982. Today, the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies (IJK) is part of the School of Business,
Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences. The University of Hamburg, School of
Business, Economics and Social Sciences, is the degree awarding body.

Address: Institut fr Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft, Allende-Platz 1, 20146 Hamburg,
Germany. Contact details: Monika Pater and Sabine Hoffkamp, tel: +49 40 42838-3821 or -2764, fax + 49
40 42838 2418, e-mail monika.pater@uni-hamburg.de or sabine.hoffkamp@uni-hamburg.de

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6. BEING A STUDENT ON THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME

6.1 Key dates

Dates of Semesters:

Semester 1: September 5, 2013 - December 16, 2013
Aarhus University and The Danish School of Media and Journalism, DK

Semester 2: January 10, 2014 - end of June 2014
Aarhus University and The Danish School of Media and Journalism, DK

Semester 3:
Amsterdam: September, 2014 - end of January, 2015
Hamburg: October 1, 2014 - March, 30 2015
Swansea: September 2014 - December 2014
City: September 2014 - December 2014

Semester 4:
Amsterdam: February, 2015 - end of June 2015*
Hamburg: April 1, 2015 - September, 30 2015
Swansea: January 2014 - June 2014
City: January 2015 - May 2015

**Please note: even though the courses of semester 2 finish at the end of June, the academic year ends on
August 31st.

Deadline for Submission of Dissertation:
To be announced at specialism institution.

Degree Ceremony:
Each specialism university organises its own degree ceremony. Dates and more detailed information will
be given at the specialism universities.

6.2 Enrolment

The enrolment with The Danish School of Media and Journalism/Aarhus University will automatically
enable the enrolment at the specialism university as well. However, on arrival at each institution students
may need to complete a further enrolment process. Information on this will be provided to you before
your departure from Aarhus University.

The enrolment process is a means of recording data on students and for institutions to provide important
information to students. During the enrolment process students also declare that they will abide by the
regulations of the universities concerned.

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6.3 Notification of change of address

The Consortium needs to be informed of any change of address whether it is a change in term-time or
home address. Normally students should inform the Scheme coordinator at whichever institution they are
studying. The coordinator will then have the responsibility for informing all other institutions within the
Consortium.

Whilst studying in Aarhus please notify change of address to: Centre-coordinator, Bettina Andersen, tel:
+45 87 162025, e-mail cjuba@hum.au.dk.

Whilst studying in Amsterdam please notify change of address to the programme coordinator, email
mundusjournalism@uva.nl.

Whilst studying in Swansea please change your address details through your University Intranet account
or by emails to academicregistry@swansea.ac.uk.

Whilst studying in London please notify change of address to Departmental office, email
Rachel.west.1@city.ac.uk.

Whilst studying in Hamburg please notify change of address to student advisor Sabine Hoffkamp, tel. +49
40 42838 2764, email sabine.hoffkamp@uni-hamburg.de.

6.4 Regulations

By enrolling in this programme, students agree to abide by the Academic Regulations and Assessment
Regulations included in this handbook. In addition, each university may have its own general or financial
regulations that students will also need to adhere to. Information on these will be provided when you
commence studies in that institution or on the universitys website.

6.5 Payment of fees

Tuition fees are payable in four instalments. The payment details will be given by Aarhus University and
your specialism university in the enrolment letters.

Non-payment of fees will normally result in sanctions, which may include the withholding of library and
computer facilities, results and non-examination of dissertation/project.

6.6 Attendance and progress

Students are expected to attend all lectures and examinations scheduled. It is recognised however, that
due to illness or exceptional circumstances, this may not be possible in all instances. Students should
report absences and reasons for them to the coordinator at whichever institution they are studying. You
may be required to present a medical certificate where this is appropriate.

Please note that new immigration rules for international students require UK Universities to report non
authorised absences to immigration which could result in students rights to remain in the UK being
terminated.

In addition, students are reminded that they should inform the coordinator of any circumstances they feel
might adversely affect their performance. Failure to do so will result in you not having legitimate grounds
for appeal of assessment decisions. The local coordinator will be responsible for informing the appropriate
Examinations Board.

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6.7 General conduct and behaviour

Students shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Please note that:

If you wilfully damage University property you must pay for its repair and may be subject to
disciplinary action.

If you attempt to obstruct teaching, study, research or the administration of any University within the
Consortium you will be liable to disciplinary action.

Unauthorized absence from any part of your course without proper cause will render you liable to
disciplinary action.

You are under an obligation to inform the Consortium of any criminal conviction prior to and during
your period as a student.

Each institution operates its own disciplinary procedures. Information on these will be provided to
students during their introduction at that institution.

6.8 Complaints

The Consortium is committed to ensuring a high quality educational experience for its students, supported
by appropriate academic, administrative and welfare support services and facilities within each of its
institutions. In order to help us to help you and improve our delivery and support, you are under an
obligation to raise and resolve any issues that you may be dissatisfied about at the institution in which you
are studying as soon as they arise. Most issues can be resolved quickly. If problems persist issues can be
raised with the course coordinator, or - in Britain and the Netherlands - at Student/Staff committees. In
exceptional circumstances students might feel the need to pursue a complaint through the respective
universities formal complaints procedures. Details of these procedures will be available in the respective
institutions. It would be envisaged that formal complaints will have been resolved before moving on to the
next institution within the Consortium or at the very least drawn to the attention of the
coordinator/tutor/or University authorities.

Should a student be unable to resolve a complaint to their satisfaction within the institution concerned,
he/she may approach the Board of Studies of the Consortium. An independent member of the Board will
be asked to conduct an investigation into the complaint. Students will ultimately have the right of access
to an ombudsman, if such a system operates, such as the Office of the Independent Adjudicator in the UK.
Please note, however, that students will only have access to such ombudsmen system if the complaint
pertains to the institution over which the ombudsman would have jurisdiction.

6.9 Extensions of deadlines

Please speak to your personal tutor/adviser or coordinator at whichever institution you are currently
studying for advice if you believe you have extenuating circumstances which might be affecting your
studies. Seek advice on whether to apply for an extension to any course assessment deadline or to your
overall deadline.

Extending the deadline for individual assessments
The assessment deadlines for each module will be given to you by the module tutor and or the module
handbook at the outset of the semester. There should be no excuse therefore for missing these deadlines.
In exceptional circumstances due to ill health or exceptional personal reasons you may find that you are
unable to meet a deadline. In this case you should contact the relevant professor as soon as you become
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aware that there is an issue and before the submission date in question (or within 7 days of the
submission deadline in the case of City University London). You should state your case in writing and
provide appropriate documentary evidence to support your request. Some of the partner universities
require you to use special forms to do this.

Extending the time limit for completion of the degree
You should be aware that the time limit for assessments and, in the case of Swansea and City, the time
limit for the final completion of the degree may be extended in exceptional cases only. In this case you
should contact the relevant professor as soon as you become aware that there is an issue. A reasoned
application, supported by appropriate independent evidence, must be submitted to the Board of Studies
and the appropriate academic committees within the institution.

6.10 Transferring / withdrawing or suspending studies

Transferring
Prior to the commencement of the course students are informed at which institutions they will be
studying.

Transferring of schemes is not possible as the Consortium makes careful consideration in the selection of
students to ensure that there is an even spread of numbers and nationalities throughout the Consortium.

Withdrawing
Before deciding to withdraw from studies, speak to the relevant professor at whichever institution you are
currently studying for advice on your decision. All institutions at which you are studying offer advice and
counselling services which may also help you with your decision. If you are sure you cannot continue with
your studies, it might be better for you to suspend studies instead.

Suspensions
You should think carefully before deciding to suspend studies. The nature of the scheme whereby
students must pass each semester before progressing to the next, and the geographical consideration that
the first and the second year are spent in different countries, mean that it would be difficult to make up
time lost by suspending. You may have to repeat the entire year or wait until the following year before
proceeding, even if you are only planning to suspend for a short period of time.

Consider why you are thinking of suspending and seek advice accordingly. Each university offers advice
and counselling services to support students. Speak to them about why you wish to suspend and they may
be able to advise you on other options available to you.

6.11 Transcripts and diploma supplement

Students will be issued with an academic transcript/degree certificate and a Diploma Supplement at the
end of their studies (free of charge). The diploma supplement is a document, which aims to facilitate
academic and professional recognition of qualifications across Europe. It provides a description of the
nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by
the individual named. Please make sure that you notify Aarhus University and your specialism University
of any change of home address as this is where your certificates will be sent and there is likely to be a
charge for a replacement certificate should you lose the first certificate and diploma supplement sent.

6.12 Graduation

The degree shall be conferred upon successful candidates at an awards ceremony, to be organised by the
specialism university. The degree certificate(s) and / or transcripts to be issued shall include reference to
the collaborative nature of the degree and shall include the name of each institution involved in the
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teaching. Exit qualifications shall not normally be awarded to candidates at a ceremony, but such awards
shall be conferred upon candidates administratively.

6.13 Careers information and planning, work experience

Careers information and advice is available at each institution at which you will be studying.

In order to compete successfully in the job market it is becoming increasingly important to gain practical
work experience to complement your course of study. There is no work placement component of the
Mundus Journalism degree. However, if you are suitably qualified, opportunities exist to gain work
experience during the degree scheme. This can be part of your Personal Development Plan and the
relevant Specialism Department will support and assist you to the best of its abilities.

6.14 The Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association

The Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) is a network for students and alumni of all
Erasmus Mundus Masters Course (EMMC) programmes. Since its establishment through an initiative of
the European Commission in June of 2006, EMA has been working constantly to advance the Erasmus
Mundus programme, and to offer a platform where students and alumni can exchange information and
experiences. All EMA activities are performed by members on a voluntary basis, and in cooperation with
the European Commission.

The association is free to join for Erasmus Mundus students. You can register at the webpage www.em-
a.eu and get instant access to an online student forum, a newsletter and a database of students and
former students.

The mission of the Association is to serve the interests of Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni, notably
by providing a forum for networking, communication and collaboration and by promoting Erasmus
Mundus as a European programme of excellence in international education.
The EMAs goals:
Contribute to the successful internationalisation of higher education
Create a representative network for Erasmus Mundus graduates from Europe and third countries
Establish a channel of communication for students, alumni, their universities, and the European
Commission
Provide students with academic advice based on the experience of previous generations

The EMA General Assembly, which is made up of master courses representatives, convenes once a year.
The assembly sets guidelines for all EMA activities and elects both the EMA president and its Steering
Committee. The president, EMAs highest representative, is elected by members of the General Assembly
for a two-year term.

Publicity for and the actual coordination of EMA activities is carried out by service teams. These teams
consist of dedicated students and alumni, and are led by the team coordinators who jointly form the EMA
Steering Committee. At the moment there are seven service teams with the following tasks:
Promotion
Internal Communication
Magazine
Conferences and events
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Information technology
Jobs for alumni and students
EMA Policy

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7. EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT MATTERS

Assessment policy
One of the objectives of the Consortium is to ensure that assessment is fair. To achieve this, the
Consortium has produced an assessment policy, which is summarised below. For full details of the
assessment and academic policy and regulations see the section of this handbook entitled Regulatory and
Policy Information (section 8). In case of doubt, national rules are to be followed.
Assessment on the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism degree is based on assignments and project
dissertation taken in Part One and Two respectively. To complete the degree you will need to obtain a
total of 120 ECTS credits points in the two parts. Students must accumulate 90 ECTS credits in Part One
before they can progress to Part Two.
Students will normally first have to pass modules in Part One. In some modules, as specified in individual
module handbooks, students will need to satisfy other criteria as well, e.g. submit every assignment or
pass each piece of assessment. On successful completion of a module, students will be awarded the credit
points.

National rules vary slightly. Therefore, the award of a degree with distinction or merit will depend on the
rules of the institution in which you study your specialism.

7.1 Assessment requirements of a module

Students are strongly advised to take note of the various methods, which your Institution/Department has
decided to adopt on assessing students and to raise any queries, which you may have with your lecturers,
early in the session. You should also know in advance whether an essay/ practical report would contribute
to the overall mark for the module. Please also note any deadlines set by your Institution/Department for
the submission of work and the consequences of failing to meet them. Students are also advised that they
are required to complete all elements of a modules assessment pattern.

7.2 Marking Schemes

Criteria of Assessment
All assessed work is marked according to the following criteria and conventions. The national systems are
being converted as follows. However, please note that the conversion systems are for guidance only and
may be subject to change.


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Grade conversion tables

DANISH TO UK

ECTS

DK

UK
A/A+ Excellent (Distinction level)
12 75
A/B Very good (Distinction level)
10 70
C Good
7 65
D Satisfactory
4 55
E Sufficient/Pass
02 50
F/FX Fail
00 45
-3 35

DANISH TO GERMAN

ECTS

DK

GER
A Excellent (Distinction level)
12 1,0
B Very good
10 1,3
C Good
7 2,0
D Satisfactory
4 3,0
E Sufficient/Pass
02 4,0
F/FX Fail
00 4,3/5,0
-3 6,0

DANISH TO DUTCH

ECTS

DK

NL
A Excellent
12 8,0 10
B Very good
10 7,5 7,9
C Good
7 7,0 7,4
D Satisfactory
4 6,1 6,9
E Sufficient/Pass
02 5,5 6,0
F/FX Fail
00 1,0 5,4
-3

CHILEAN TO BRITISH MARKS

Grade PUC

Description

British mark
7,0 Sobresaliente 70-100

6,0 6,9 Muy Bueno 65-69

5,0 5,9 Bueno 60-64
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4,0 4,9 Suficiente 50-59

1,0 3,9 Insuficiente <49%


CHILEAN TO GERMAN MARKS

Grade PUC

Description

Grade UHH
7,0 Sobresaliente Sehr gut /Very good (1,0)

6,0 Muy Bueno Gut/ Good (2,0)

5,0 Bueno Befriedigend /satisfactory (3,0)

4,0 Suficiente Ausreichend / Pass (4,0)

3,0 Menos que Suficiente Nicht ausreichend / fail ( 4,3)

2,0 Deficiente Mangelhaft/ fail (5,0)

1,0 Malo Ungengend / fail (6,0)


CHILEAN TO DUTCH MARKS

Grade PUC

Description

Grade UvA
7,0 Sobresaliente 8,0 - 10

6,0 6,9 Muy Bueno 7,5 7,9

5,0 5,9 Bueno 7,0 7,4

4,0 4,9 Suficiente 5,5 6,9

1,0 3,9 Insuficiente 1,0 5,4

AUSTRALIAN TO BRITISH MARKS

UTS

Mark Range

Description

UK
High
Distinction
85-100% Work of outstanding quality on all objectives
of the subject
70-100
Distinction 75-84% Work of superior quality

60-69
Credit 65-74% Work of good quality showing more than
satisfactory achievement
55-59
Pass 50-64% Work showing a satisfactory achievement on
the overall objectives of the course
50-54
Fail 0-49% Unsatisfactory performance in a compulsory
component of the course
<49


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AUSTRALIAN TO GERMAN MARKS

UTS

Description

UHH
High Distinction Work of outstanding quality on all
objectives of the subject
Sehr gut/very good (1,0)
Distinction

Work of superior quality Gut/ Good (2,0)
Credit Work of good quality showing more
than satisfactory achievement
Befriedigend /satisfactory (3,0)
Pass Work showing a satisfactory
achievement on the overall objectives
of the course
Ausreichend / pass (4,0)
Fail Unsatisfactory performance in a
compulsory component of the course
Nicht ausreichend/ fail (4,3 and
below)

AUSTRALIAN TO DUTCH MARKS

UTS

Mark Range

Description

UvA
High
Distinction
85-100% Work of outstanding quality on all objectives
of the subject
8.0 10
Distinction 75-84% Work of superior quality

7.5 7.9
Credit 65-74% Work of good quality showing more than
satisfactory achievement
7.0 7.4
Pass 50-64% Work showing a satisfactory achievement on
the overall objectives of the course
5.5 6.9
Fail 0-49% Unsatisfactory performance in a compulsory
component of the course
1.0 5.4

7.3 Progression/Appeals

Students must accumulate 30 ECTS per semester by passing all modules at 02 or above in Denmark, 5.5 or
above in the Netherlands, 50% or above in the UK and 4.0 or below in Germany in order to progress from
semester to semester and from Part 1 to Part 2.

7.4 Re-Assessment

Students who fail a module follow national rules to redeem a failure. Under British national rules special
regulations regarding capping of redeemed failures apply.

At the University of Amsterdam, for each educational unit, the student has one opportunity to re-sit the
test during the 12-month period starting when the educational programme preparing a student for that
test begins. The first testing opportunity is within the educational period during which that unit is offered;
the re-sit opportunity is provided before the start of the next academic year. For testing methods other
than examinations, the re-sit regulation is specified in the module guide for the relevant course. If a test
has more than one part, the student will not necessarily have the opportunity to re-sit every part. The part
that the student will re-sit must account for at least 60 per cent of the final mark.

At the University of Hamburg, if an examination for a course is graded insufficient or is considered
failed, this exam may be repeated twice. The first retake has in principle the same form as the first sit.
Exceptions may be granted in extraordinary cases only by request to, and subject to, approval by the
chairperson of the examination committee. Provided an extraordinary case has been demonstrated, the
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first re-sit can take the form of an oral exam by the professor responsible for the module or another
person with the right to hold examinations. Alternatively, the chairperson of the examination committee
can set a written exam (maximum 10 pages); the topic has to be related to the thematic scope of the
respective module. The first re-sit should take place in the current semester, the second no later than
three months after the end of the respective term.

Repeating an exam graded sufficient (4,0) or better is not permitted. If a module exam consists of
several components and one component is graded insufficient (5,0), this component may be repeated or
retaken. A Masters thesis graded insufficient (5,0) may be repeated once. A second repeat is only
permitted in exceptional cases.

The masters examination is definitively failed if an exam (module exam and/or masters thesis) is graded
or is considered graded insufficient (5,0) in the final retake. The chairperson of the examination
committee is to inform the candidate of this in writing and issues the results of all exams and the reasons
for the failing of the masters exam. This document is to include the instructions on the appeal procedure.

7.5 Late submission of work

Deadlines for assignments are an important component of the assessment procedure and this Consortium
stresses the need for students to hand in work on time. Your module hand-outs and/or course tutor will
indicate deadlines for coursework or any other forms of assessment. Be sure to read the rules and
regulations at the different institutions about the submission of work.

7.6 Unfair Practice and Plagiarism

Gaining unpermitted advantage in any element of the programme is not tolerated by the Consortium.
Therefore it gives considerable emphasis to preventative measures both at departmental and University
level and warn students against engaging in any form of unfair practice. Unfair practice, here, is defined as
any act whereby a person may obtain for himself/herself or for another, any unpermitted advantage.

This applies whether candidates act alone or in conjunction with another/others. An action or actions may
be deemed to fall within this definition whether occurring during, or in relation to, a formal examination, a
piece of coursework, or any form of assessment undertaken in pursuit of an academic or professional
qualification at any institution within the Consortium.

Each institution shall consider cases in accordance with their procedures and regulations, and report the
outcomes to the Consortium Board of Studies.

Examples of Unfair Practice include the following:

Plagiarism;
Collusion (i.e. sharing information or results or receiving outside help in individual exams, whatever
their form);
Falsification of the results of data collection and analysis.

In the experience of the Consortium universities there is a particular necessity of explicating and
explaining the regulations against plagiarism in academic work, as cases of this type of unfair practice
appear to be increasing in number. Plagiarism means using the phrases or words or ideas of someone else
and passing them for ones own. More concisely it may be defined here as using, without
acknowledgement, another person's work and submitting it for assessment, as though it were ones own
work, for instance, through copying or unacknowledged paraphrasing.

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The Consortium partners concur with, and strongly urge all students to read, the text by Professor Dale
Carter, Beyond the Loan Word: Plagiarism in Academic Writing, published at
http://studerende.au.dk/en/studies/subject-portals/arts/exams/regulations/guides/plagiarism/, on the
Website of Aarhus Universitys English Department. Other texts may be given to students in connection
with sessions on avoiding plagiarism and academic writing in the course of study.

Examples of plagiarism include, first the use of any direct quotation(s) from the published or unpublished
work of other persons which have not been clearly identified as such by being placed in quotation marks
and acknowledged with reference to author, source (publication), year, and page number. Plagiarism,
here, is involved whether a person uses, without proper acknowledgment, long passages of texts, such as
entire paragraphs or short ones of a sentence or a few words. They may include all forms of written
sources including web sites.

Secondly, plagiarism is involved, in cases of summarising paraphrasing - another person's ideas,
judgments, figures, software or diagrams without reference to that person in the text and the source in
the bibliography. Here, although the words (or figures etc.) or most of the words are changed, while the
meaning remains, plagiarism is still involved. The boundary between plagiarism and non-plagiarism is
slightly less easy to specify in the abstract, than in the case of unacknowledged quotation. However, you
should be on the safe side and make a habit of citing your sources whenever you use the ideas and
arguments of someone else (which one invariably must do in academic writing). Dale Carters Beyond the
Loan Word, which was noted above, contains some examples of illegitimate paraphrase.

Quotation (of verbatim sections of texts) and referencing (of arguments, ideas, descriptions, and analyses)
should follow established rules of citation (Harvard, Chicago, MLA, APA etc.) - see the following section.
Students should acquaint themselves with such rules of citation or academic styles and will be given
opportunity to do so early in the course of the study programme. In particular, it is important that ones
citation and referencing reflects the real degree to which another authors work is actually used (i.e., citing
once in a paper is not enough if the work in question is used several times). It should be noted, also, that
the same basic principles of does and donts hold regardless of ones choice of style.

In cases where the unacknowledged use of other peoples work takes place collectively, such as in group
work, plagiarism is still involved. Whenever written work for assessment is produced jointly by a group of
students, the responsibility for this work is shared.

In cases of oral presentations the rules regarding plagiarism also apply. This holds for presentations where
texts are read aloud or a rehearsed talk is delivered. Here, it may often be enough to use expressions such
as as argued by Jrgen Habermas, but even though oral presentations by their nature may involve less
formality, the principle of never presenting ideas and arguments of others as if they are ones own still
applies. The cases of power point presentations and slides should be treated on a par with other written
work such as essays and assessment papers.

Finally, plagiarism is of course involved in cases where a student submits another students work as his or
her own, as well as where a student uses essay writing agencies/internet sites in the preparation of
assessed work.

A specific instance of unfair academic practice is self-plagiarism, i.e., re-using ones own previous work
(e.g. extracts from, or the entire text of essays, examinations papers or any other written material
previously authored by oneself). Using specific ideas or arguments previously expressed by oneself is of
course legitimate, but here it will often be appropriate to cite oneself as source, certainly when such re-
use is substantial, or when sections of texts are paraphrased (e.g. in the fashion: The following section is
substantially based on my account in ..).

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Universities in the Consortium use a variety of electronic detection software, which some of your work
and in all circumstances your final dissertation will be run through to identify cases of unfair practice,
although the results of such electronic detection are always subjected to scrutiny by academic staff before
any action is taken. Such software has proved particularly effective in detecting plagiarism based on
sources accessed via the internet and purchased essays.

Course tutors are often able to detect cases of plagiarism and take appropriate action in accordance with
the procedures of the relevant university. It is possible that an oral examination on any piece of work may
be conducted if the institution suspects a candidate of unfair practice. The institution may require
students to provide copies of notes/earlier drafts of assessed work as proof that the final submission was
their own.

Students should not underestimate the consequences associated with plagiarism and other forms of
unfair academic practice. If they are caught, the penalties imposed could be enough to ruin a career. The
penalties vary in degree, and different universities in accordance with the overall principle of the
consortium have slightly different procedures and, to some extent, slightly different modes and degrees
of punishment. However, all the universities of the Consortium adhere strictly to the rules outlined above,
are determined not to tolerate detected breaches, and will take action in measured relation to the
severity of each case. If a student takes the risk and is found guilty, the likelihood is that all the marks for
the semester will be cancelled, i.e. 0 for each module, and he or she may even be required to withdraw.
Also, pleading un-intentionality, ignorance of rules, excessive work load, or other personal circumstances
as an excuse for plagiarism, is not likely to be effective.

Teachers in the programme on some occasions have been given to understand that some students, in
some countries or universities, are not accustomed to the rules against plagiarism and other unfair
academic practice such as those laid out here. In particular, it appears to be the case that some students
during their bachelor studies have encountered teaching cultures, which permit or even to some degree
encourage students to submit work, which basically repeats the words and ideas of a teacher or by
extension of some other authority (i.e. authors of the specific books assigned in a course). What should be
stressed here is that the standards of excellence, which the universities of the consortium seek to
encourage in students standards which are shared by advanced institutions of learning across the globe
do not agree with unquestioningly referring the words and ideas of a few authors or teachers, as if these
were the only, incontestable truth. On the contrary, students are encouraged to independently reflect
upon, compare, discuss, and indeed even question any of the texts they are required to read and any of
the lectures they hear. And it is their ability to produce reasoned arguments and analyses in class and at
exams, which reflect such academic stances, which will be rewarded.

The vast majority of students would not of course consider using plagiarism and would agree that it is
against the very nature of honest academic pursuit. In order to avoid plagiarism it is important, as already
noted, to reference ones work and attribute all information meticulously to the relevant sources.
Methods of referencing and attribution will vary for academic and practical coursework. In particular, it
may be that journalists, given the habits of the trade, are somewhat less accustomed to these practices. If
a student feels that this is the case for him or her it is particularly important and the students own
responsibility to make an effort to get acquainted with the appropriate rules and standards. Tutors will
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7.7 The Harvard Referencing System

This is a widely used system and is recommended for its simplicity and clarity. It is also known as the
Author-Date style of referencing and requires you to cite the author and date of your reference in both
the text and at the end of your essay or dissertation in the Bibliography.

Harvard referencing involves two steps:
Within the text of your essay or dissertation you must insert the author's surname and year of
publication with no punctuation separating the two. You can quote directly ("..."), or indirectly e.g. Smith
claims that... If you include a long quotation (more than two or three lines) it is usual to indent it to make
it stand out.
At the end of your work list all your references alphabetically and with full bibliographic details.

A piece of text with Harvard referencing might look like this:
Productivity and work satisfaction are functions of the 'person-environment fit'. Person-environment fit
represents the congruence between characteristics of individuals, their needs and abilities, and the
'supplies and demands of environment as expressed in role expectations and prerequisites' (Kahn 1979
p.78). Motivation is heightened by conditions that 'pull' (Cummings and Schwab 1973) individuals towards
a particular behaviour (extrinsic incentives). In the third case, needs that exist within a person (intrinsic
incentives) 'push' him to behave in a way that will satisfy those needs. Baldwin (1979) has suggested that
faculty vitality and institutional well-being can be enhanced by moving faculty members to different roles
as their developmental needs (intrinsic incentives) change. Baldwin and Blackburn's model of faculty
career development (1981) assumes people move through initial phases.

The corresponding list of references of Bibliography might look like this:
Baldwin, R. L. (1979) The faculty career process: continuity and change. PhD thesis, University of Michigan.
Baldwin, R.L. and R.T. Blackburn (1981) The academic career as a developmental process: implications for
higher education, Journal of Higher Education 52 (6), pp. 598-614.
Cummings, L. and D. Schwab (1973) Performance in Organisations: determinants and appraisals, Glenview:
Scott, Foresman.
Kahn, R. L. (1979) Aging and Social Support in M. Riley, ed. Aging from birth to death. Boulder: Westview,
pp. 75-93.

The references are arranged in alphabetical order by author's surname.

The above example of the Harvard system of referencing has been taken from Swansea Universitys
Library and Information Services website . More information can be found at
http://www.swan.ac.uk/dace/sos/index.php/main/navigation_section/164.



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7.8 Illness during the assessment period

Students should always ask their doctor for a medical certificate for illnesses, which affect their studies,
and present these to the department/ school as soon as possible. It is usually too late to tell your tutor
after an Examination Board has met, retrospective medical circumstances will not normally be accepted.
Please see also section 8.3.

7.9 Anonymity/Double Marking/External examiners

National rules regarding anonymous marking, double marking and external examiners differ. Aarhus
University / Danish School of Journalism and the Specialism Universities will provide students with
guidance on these matters. At City University London this information is provided in the specialism /
school handbooks.


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8. REGULATORY AND POLICY INFORMATION

This handbook aims to present students with all the relevant regulations governing the degree, along with
related regulations and policy governing attendance and more general issues such as conduct.

Naturally, students when studying at more than one university will need to familiarise themselves and
comply with the rules, regulations and practices of each one of these institutions. Wherever possible,
these rules and regulations are printed in this section and will be applied at each institution. However, it is
inevitable that there will be slight differences to approaching certain issues. Students must therefore
refer to the procedures of the particular university which is relevant for the issue of concern.

Each institution has its own specific regulations in relation to:
Complaints
Library and Computing
Financial
General Conduct/Discipline

Students shall be bound by these regulations and it is incumbent upon you to familiarise yourself with
these for each institution. They will either be available on the website or printed in the Institutions
general Handbook. For further clarification on any point contact your Department/Scheme co-ordinator at
the institution concerned.

8.1 Attendance policy

You are expected to attend all lectures, seminars and tutorials and to submit all the work, which is
required for each module. Repeated absence from class will need to be explained to the class tutor and/or
the Department. Students whose work is interrupted by illness may be required (according to university
rules) to submit a medical certificate.

The Consortiums Attendance Policy is given below:

1 Definition of teaching session
A teaching session represents a means of offering tuition to students. Examples of teaching
sessions include lectures, seminars, practical classes, example classes, tutorials and field trips.

2 Unsatisfactory attendance includes:
Failure to attend seminars, lectures, tutorials, or any other activity defined as compulsory by a
University, in the Module Handbooks, without providing a satisfactory reason for absence.

3 Attendance and absence Policy
3.1 The Consortium expects students to attend all the teaching sessions associated with
each module, which they have elected to pursue.

3.2 Non-attendance by students at teaching sessions will result in the department
initially investigating the reason for the absence. Prolonged absences will result in
the application of sanctions, either at departmental level or, in the more serious
cases, by the University/ Consortium. Under new UK immigration rules unauthorised
absences over a specific length of time will need to be reported to the visa
authorities and could affect students immigration status.

3.3 The Consortium may notify sponsors of any known prolonged absences, taking 28
days as a measure of prolonged absence.
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3.4 A student who has been absent from an examination must send a written
explanation without delay to the Departmental/ Scheme Co-ordinator of the
institution in which he/she is currently studying. In the case of illness, he/she must
also submit a medical certificate upon the prescribed form, which will be supplied
by the Co-ordinator concerned.

8.2 Student Support

On arrival at each institution you will be assigned a student support tutor or given details of the
appropriate person to whom you may refer queries. Each institution is committed to offering you
appropriate advice and guidance. The way in which this support is offered may differ slightly from
institution to another and you must familiarise yourself with the way in which you can raise concerns or
share worries.

Your student support tutor is one of the ports of call you have if things are becoming difficult. Their
responsibility is to help you, advise you and make sure that any problems you have can be dealt with
properly. They will monitor your academic progress and provide help and advice in the planning of your
programme of study.

8.3 Students with extenuating circumstances and/or special needs

Extenuating Circumstances
A student shall report in writing any special or extenuating circumstances which may have an effect on
his/her performance in any examination, class test or in-course assessment to the Departmental/Scheme
Co-ordinator at the institution in which he/she is currently studying, as soon as the circumstances arise,
and where possible, before the examination is due to be taken or the element of assessment is due to be
submitted. The report shall be supported by documentary evidence.
The Departmental/ Scheme Co-ordinator shall report all special or extenuating circumstances to the
Examining Board or, where appointed, to a Special Circumstances Sub-Group. A Progression Board or
Special Circumstances Sub-Group may disregard the circumstances if appropriate documentary evidence is
not provided.
Failure to report such circumstances, without good grounds, prior to the date of the Progression Board for
that Semester will result in the student not being able to rely on the extenuating circumstances and/or
special needs in question as mitigating circumstances with regards to performance in assessment.

Special Needs
A student requiring specific provision for assessment due to special needs should submit a written
application to the Departmental/ Scheme Coordinator at the Institution concerned. The application must
be supported by documentary evidence. The Consortium Board of Studies will review all such requests.
The institutions are permitted to disregard requests for specific provision if not supported by appropriate
documentary evidence.
Where a student's circumstances are known to be prolonged or permanent and identified prior to the
start of the session, a student requiring specific provision for classes or assessment should contact the
Consortium prior to the start of the course so that the Universities concerned may assess the level of
support required and advise whether they are able to provide it.
Each institution has appropriate departments to support students with special needs. The specialists in the
various fields will be at hand to advise the departments on providing students with necessary support.
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Specific provision may be considered for circumstances including Dyslexia; Visual impairment; Hearing
impairment; Physically impairment; Medical impairment.
8.4 Assessment and academic regulations

The following progression and award regulations (Assessment Rules) shall apply to the Erasmus Mundus
Masters degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation.

1. General principles

1.1 Presentation of Marks
When determining progression/grades issues, the Examining Boards shall be presented with all
marks of assessment undertaken during the semester(s) concerned.

Resit marks must be clearly identified in the presentation of marks to the Examinations Board.

Module marking indicators will follow national rules.

1.2 Presentation of Marks for Part Two Exam Boards
The full set of results for each candidate considered at a Part Two Exam Board, shall be presented to
the examiners. The result profile of the relevant students will include:

The Part One results, also including the Part One average and the Part One decision;
The results of the dissertation;
An indication of any failures in modules at the first attempt.

1.3 Progression/Award Decisions
1.3.1 Students on the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation will be required to
progress from one Semester to another, in addition to satisfying the requirements to qualify to proceed to
Part Two. This is due to the collaborative nature of the scheme. A Progression Board will therefore be held
at the end of each Semester. The pass mark for a module shall be 50%, or an equivalent grade. Credits
shall be awarded on the successful completion of a module.

1.3.2 Semester 1 Progression Board
A Progression Board shall be held at the end of Semester 1 to determine whether or not students qualify
to proceed to Semester 2. Students who fail modules will be given one opportunity to redeem the failure
before the beginning of Semester 2 (i.e. January), either by completing additional course work or by re-
sitting an examination. Students must accumulate 30 ECTS credits to proceed. If a student fails the second
time no further opportunity to redeem the failure will be offered until the next session. The consequences
could be that the student might have to withdraw from the programme.
Appeals against progression decisions from Semester 1 shall be considered in accordance with the appeals
procedures developed by the Consortiums Board of Studies, and administered by The Danish School of
Media and Journalism/Aarhus University. Details of appeals procedures will be made available to all
students who fail.

1.3.3 Semester 2 Progression Board
A Progression Board shall be held at the end of Semester 2 to determine whether or not students qualify
to proceed to Semester 3, to be pursued at the specialist institution. Students who fail modules will be
given one opportunity to redeem failures before the beginning of the new session (i.e.
August/September), by either completing additional course work or by re-sitting examinations. Students
must accumulate 30 ECTS credits during Semester 2 to proceed. If a student fails the second time no
further opportunity to redeem the failure will be offered until the next session. The consequences could
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be that the student might have to withdraw from the programme. Please note: under UK rules, students
are only allowed 2 attempts in total at a module, therefore they would not be permitted a further
attempt.

Appeals against progression decisions from Semester 2 shall be considered in accordance with the appeals
procedures developed by the Consortiums Board of Studies, and administered by The Danish School of
Media and Journalism/Aarhus University.

Complaints
In addition, a Progression Board must assess whether any student complaints remain unresolved and to
assess the impact on the students progression to the specialist institution by referring the issue to the
Board of Studies. (See Section 6.8)

1.3.4 Semester 3 Progression Board
A Progression Board shall be held at the specialist Institution at the end of the Semester 3 to determine
whether or not students qualify to proceed to Part Two. Students who fail modules will be given one
opportunity to redeem the failure before the beginning of Semester 4, either by completing additional
course work or by re-sitting an examination. Students must accumulate 30 ECTS credits during Semester 3
to complete the semester and, in total 90 ECTS credits to complete Part One and proceed to Part Two.

In accordance with British academic Regulations a student who fails a module at the second attempt will
fail the degree and will be required to withdraw from the programme.

Academic regulations at Hamburg University allow two attempts after a failed first sit. A candidate who
fails a module at the third attempt will fail the degree and will be required to withdraw.

Appeals against progression decisions shall be considered in accordance with national appeals procedures
endorsed by the Consortiums Board of Studies.

1.3.5 Semester 4 Award Board (Part Two)
A full Award Board shall be held at Aarhus at the end of Semester 4 to receive confirmation of the degrees
to be awarded by the specialist universities and to determine the double/joint award decisions on
students pursuing all Erasmus Mundus Masters schemes offered by the Consortium. The students overall
performance on the schemes shall be considered.

Appeals against award decisions shall be considered in accordance with national appeals procedures
endorsed by the Consortiums Board of Studies.

1.4 Disclosure of marks

A distinction should be drawn between confirmed marks and unconfirmed marks.

Confirmed Part One marks are those that have been agreed by the Examining Board and endorsed by the
external examiners.

Confirmed Part Two marks are those agreed by the internal and external examiner and subsequently
reported to the Part Two Board.

Unconfirmed marks include the marks of assessment undertaken during, or at the end of, a semester and
marks of continuous assessment which have yet to be presented to the Examining Board. These might be
conveyed to students orally, for instance, by a lecturer. You must note that an Examination Board can
change marks.

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All results will be disclosed to students in writing by the relevant partner institution after the formal
Progression/Award Boards.

General assessment rules
G1 The Pass mark for modules will be set at 50% Grade E (ECTS); 50% (UK); 02 (Denmark); 4,0
(Germany); 5.5 (Netherlands). Credits will be awarded to candidates who pass a module. All
modules pursued must be passed (see G5 below).

G2 Modules shall be assessed individually, as prescribed by the relevant institution(s). The assessment
method of a module may take the form of an unseen written examination paper, set projects or
other course work assignments, but must be appropriate to assess whether a student has met the
learning outcomes of the module. If group work is assigned, the assessment methods must be
designed to assess the performance of each student individually. A candidate may also be required
to demonstrate to the appropriate examining board, satisfactory completion of any period of
professional training or practical experience, failure of which may lead to failure of the module,
despite a mark of 50% (or equivalent grade) having been gained for the other assessed work.

G3 In order to proceed from one semester to another, a candidate must aim to accumulate 30 ECTS
credits by passing modules (see G1 above). To qualify for an award, students must accumulate
credits as follows:

Master of Arts in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, 120 ECTS

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Media and Globalisation
90 ECTS credits (awarded only for the Swansea and London specialisations).

G4 Candidates who have qualified to proceed to the next semester shall not be allowed to repeat any
module for which credit has been awarded in order to improve their performance.

G5 The Consortium reserves the right to charge a re-examination fee in respect of the re-submission of
a dissertation. Students who repeat failed modules shall be charged fees as appropriate.

G6 A candidate who is absent for the whole of a written examination (or who fails to submit set
projects or coursework by the required date(s)) will be deemed to have failed the modules(s) in
question. In the case of illness or other exceptional circumstances, the Examination Board may
grant an extension to the submission date or permit a supplementary examination to be held as
appropriate.

G7 The late submission of assessed work shall result in a mark of 0% being awarded and a decision of
fail being recorded, unless an extension has been granted prior to the deadline. There are no other
penalties.

G8 Both Parts of the degree must be completed successfully before a candidate may qualify for the
award of a degree.

G9 A candidates Part One results may not be subsequently reviewed at the Part Two Board, to
determine the outcome for the whole scheme.

G10 A candidate who fails at Part Two, to submit the dissertation/project by the deadline specified for
the scheme, and who has not been granted an extension of candidature due to special
circumstances will fail the degree.

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G11 The time limit for the completion of the degree may be extended in exceptional cases only. A
reasoned application, supported by appropriate independent evidence, must be submitted by the
candidates tutor for consideration, to the Consortium Board of Studies, and any appropriate
institutional academic committees.

Requests for an extension shall be considered with reference to the following criteria:
(a) Normally, suspensions/extensions will be granted only on compassionate grounds, or in cases of
illness, serious domestic difficulties or exceptional commitments, which can be demonstrated to
have adversely affected the candidate. A full and reasoned case, supported by appropriate,
satisfactory, medical or other independent evidence, and a work-plan for completion of the
thesis within the extension requested, must be made by the department for consideration by
the Consortium Board of Studies, in the first instance, and thereafter by the appropriate
committee of the awarding institution.

(b) In cases which arise as a result of illness:

(i) Satisfactory medical or other relevant documentary evidence must be supplied. (The
extent and nature of the illness as described in the certificate are invaluable in assessing the
case.)

(ii) A clear statement must be supplied, showing that the institution concerned has evaluated
the situation in which the candidate finds himself / herself as a result of the illness and that it
considers the requested extension to be appropriate for completion in accordance with the
work-plan. Such a statement will, wherever possible, follow direct contact between
candidate and institution.

Specific progression rules completion of a semester / teaching block
S1 Candidates who accumulate 30 ECTS credits, by passing the module with a pass mark or above, shall
qualify to proceed to the next semester.

S2 Candidates who accumulate 90 ECTS credits, by passing all modules during Semesters 1,2 and 3,
shall have been deemed to have passed Part One and shall qualify to proceed to Part Two (4
th

semester).

S3 Candidates who fail to complete the assessment of a module due to mitigating circumstance may, at
the discretion of an Examination Board and in accordance with the guidelines published above, be
allowed to sit the examination/submit course work at a First-sit candidate. The mark(s) of such
candidates shall be considered at the Supplementary Exam Board. If the student fails the module,
the next opportunity to redeem the failure will be the next academic year.

S4 Candidates who fail a module in the first, second or third semester will fail to proceed to the next
semester and shall, normally, be given an opportunity to redeem the failure(s) prior to the
beginning of the next semester. At the discretion of the Progression Board and provided that the
student has not been given an opportunity to redeem a previous failure in the failed modules,
candidates may be required to sit supplementary examinations or present new coursework as
appropriate in all failed modules before the start of the next semester. However an Examination
Board may require the student to redeem only the failed elements of a module where more than
one piece of work contributes towards the final module mark. Students, who choose not to re-sit a
failed module, or an assessment component, will be awarded a mark of 0% regardless of the original
mark. In London and Amsterdam, a student will receive the original failed module mark.

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S5 Candidates whose performance is deemed by the Progression Board, to be weak i.e. whose marks
are generally very low (for instance whose average mark is between 20 & 30%, or equivalent mark)
will normally be advised to withdraw from the scheme.

S6 All candidates who fail to complete a Semester have the right of appeal.

S7 Students who study at Swansea in Semester 3 may exit at this point with a Postgraduate Diploma,
provided that they have accumulated 90 ECTS credits.

Specific rules re-sit progression board
S8 Candidates who pass the failed modules and accumulate at least 30 ECTS credits in modules at the
appropriate level qualify to proceed to the next Semester.

S9 All candidates who fail to complete a Semester and / or progress to Part Two have the right of
appeal in accordance with the appeals procedure adopted by the Consortium Board of Studies and
the respective university.

S10 First Sit candidates who have failed modules shall be allowed to redeem failures at the next
available opportunity according to national regulations. See 7.4.

S11 Candidates who have failed modules for the second time will normally be deemed to have failed the
degree. However, recognising national regulations, the Progression Board has the discretion to
award a further attempt provided that the student enrols as an external candidate to re-sit the
module the following year.

Specific rules Acknowledgement of modules at non-European partner institutions for European
students
S12 European students are eligible to study some core modules with modules taught at University of
Berkeley, California; Pontificia Universidad Catlica, Santiago the Chile and UTS, Sydney. Specific
rules apply regarding the exchange of modules. These rules will be made available to any student
interested in studying at one of the partner universities.

Specific rules part two dissertation / project
S13 Each candidature shall be completed by the presentation of, up to a 20,000 word dissertation and
the approval of such dissertation by the examiners. In Amsterdam, specific rules about the
dissertation are presented in the Course catalogue.

S14 A supervisor will be appointed for each candidate who will be responsible for ensuring that studies
are carried out in line with the institutions good practice guidelines.

S15 Every candidate in submitting a dissertation shall state to what extent it is the result of his/her
independent work or investigation, and shall indicate any portions for which he/she is indebted to
other sources. Explicit references should be given, and a full bibliography should be appended to the
work.

S16 Every candidate in submitting a dissertation shall certify that it has not already been accepted in
substance for any degree and is not being concurrently submitted in candidature for any degree.

S17 Dissertations submitted for examination shall normally be openly available and subject to no
security classification or restriction of access. However Partner Institutions may, place a bar on
photocopying of and/or access to a dissertation for a specified period of up to five years. It shall be
the responsibility of the candidates project supervisor to make an application to the Consortium
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Board of Studies and any appropriate body in the partner institutions as soon as possible and before
the result is known. This request will be reported to the Part Two Award Board.

S18 The deadline and regulations for submission of the dissertation will vary slightly between each
specialism university, as a result of differences in national rules. Consequently the rules regarding
submission of your dissertation including the number of copies you are required to submit and the
format of that submission will be provided to you once you commence your studies at the
specialism institution.

Examination
S19 The Dissertation will be examined by two examiners. In Amsterdam, the second examination is
reviewed by the TQM (thesis quality master) Committee.

S20 The pass mark as stipulated in G1 above represents a Pass mark.

S21 If a dissertation is not awarded a pass mark by the examiners, re-presentation follows the rules of
the universities awarding the double or joint degree. A fee may be payable to the University
concerned for the examination of such a re-presented dissertation.

S22 Retention and disposal of a dissertation shall be in accordance with the policy of the awarding
institutions.
Part Two Award Board
S23 At the end of the fourth semester, the final Joint Award Board (to confer upon all students their
double/joint degrees) will be held at The Danish School of Media and Journalism/Aarhus University
and shall be attended by representatives from each Institution and a Senior External Examiner,
appointed by the Consortium Board of Studies to be responsible for overseeing the schemes overall.
It will be serviced by a senior administrative officer from one of the partner institutions.

S24 The remit of the Board will be to:
receive notification and formally endorse Part 2 results
receive notification and formally endorse any requests for Bars on Access
to determine the overall award and in in the case of dual awards to consider cases of candidates
who might be eligible for the award of distinction, informed by the decisions of the Universitys
Award Boards
consider statistical data on all schemes offered by the consortium
conduct an annual review of all schemes

S25 Any appeals against the decision of the Award Board shall be considered in accordance with the
appeals procedures developed by the Consortium Board of Studies, and administered by the
awarding institutions.

8.5 Repayment policy for withdrawal from course

Should students withdraw during Semesters 2, 3 or 4, or be unable to proceed due to failure at the end of
the Semesters 2 or 3, fees will be returned as follows: Should students withdraw/ be required to withdraw
as a result of failure at the end of the first semester 50% of the first year fees paid will be retained by the
consortium as a consortia fee for administering the course. Should students withdraw during the first
semester a percentage of the fees less than 50% will be retained by the consortium for the administration
of said student. The percentage will be calculated pro-rata by the Board of Studies depending on when
students withdraw from the scheme. The Board of Studies has the discretion in any case not to retain the
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fees where particular hardship can be shown. Accordingly percentages of paid fees will be retained for
withdrawals in semesters 234.

8.6 Disciplinary regulations

Any disciplinary issues will be dealt with at the institutional level, in accordance with partner institutions
own disciplinary procedures. It is the responsibility of the institution to monitor such cases and report any
problems that they deem to be sufficiently serious to the Consortium Board of Studies.

Details of the institutions disciplinary procedures will be available as you commence studies in that
institution.

8.7 Appeals against academic decisions

Appeals against academic decisions shall be through the institutional appeals procedure in the first
instance with a review by the Consortium Board of Studies if the student is still not satisfied.

Details of institutions appeal procedures shall be made available to you during your study in the
institutions concerned and shall be stated in your result letter. If, after exhausting the institutions appeals
procedure you are still dissatisfied you may apply to the Consortium for review of the decision.

Appeals to the Consortium should be based upon one or more of the following grounds:

irregularities in the conduct of the relevant procedures, which are of such a nature as to cause
reasonable doubt whether the party/parties concerned would have reached the same
decision had they not occurred;

exceptional personal circumstances which were not known to the party/parties concerned
when the candidates case was considered and which can be shown to be relevant to the case.
(In appeals based on these grounds the appellant must show good reason why such personal
circumstances were not made known prior to the decision being made. Where a candidate
could have reported exceptional personal circumstances prior to the decision being made,
those circumstances cannot subsequently be cited as grounds for appeal.);

The Consortium Board of Studies will review the case based on the written evidence provided and will
decide whether to:

(i) Dismiss the appeal;
(ii) Permit the appeal to proceed; and
refer the case back to the institution concerned to reconsider the case in light of the
new evidence;
establish an independent appeals committee before which the student could present
his/ her case;
(iii) In consultation with the relevant institution modify the severity of the penalty (non-
academic decisions only).

Once the appeal process has been completed the Consortium will issue the student with a Completion of
Procedures letter.

8.8 Appeals against non-academic decisions

As with Academic Appeals, appeals against non-academic decisions shall be through the institutional
appeals procedure in the first instance with a review by the Consortium Board of Studies if the student is
still not satisfied.
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8.9 Complaints procedure

As with appeals complaints shall be dealt with at the institutional level first, and in the event of them not
being resolved to the Consortium Board of Studies who will issue the student with a completion of
procedures letter. For details of institutions complaints procedures see sections 10-12.

However, if the institution concerned deems that the complaint relates to the overall management of the
Erasmus Mundus scheme as opposed to an element of the scheme offered by the institution concerned,
the complaint shall be referred to the Chair of the Board of Studies.

8.10 Office of the independent adjudicatorstudents studying in Britain only

Should a student still be dissatisfied with the outcome of his/her appeal/complaint, he/she shall, if part of
the course has been taught in Britain, have recourse to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)
providing the complaint pertains to the UK institution..

The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) operates an independent student
complaints scheme pursuant to the Higher Education Act 2004.
All higher education institutions in England and Wales are required to comply with the Rules of the
scheme. The OIA is not a regulator; it handles individual complaints against higher education institutions
and is a free service to students.

Students who are dissatisfied with the outcome of their appeal may be able to complain to the OIA
providing that their complaint is eligible under its Rules. (These are on the OIA website
www.oiahe.org.uk).

Students will need to send to the OIA a Scheme Application Form within three months of the date of the
Completion of Procedures letter. (See 8.7 and 8.9 above) A Scheme Application Form may be downloaded
from the OIA website www.oiahe.org.uk. Students should send a copy of their Completion of Procedures
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9. PRACTICALITIES

9.1 Visas and residence permits

Students are responsible for securing their own visa and residence permit, if a visa/residence permit is
needed. However, all consortia partners will assist you in applying for visa. Visa regulations can be very
strict. Students are advised to abide by the regulations very carefully to prevent delay of your application.

It is important that:
- You check if all the forms are filled in completely,
- You send all the required documents within the time fixed,
- You make copies of the original documents. When original documents are required, keep a copy for your
own administration. If possible, save a digital copy of all important documents.

Visas and residence permits for Denmark
Information from the Danish Immigration Service:
http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/coming_to_dk.htm
A foreign national must have a residence permit in order to pursue a post-secondary education in
Denmark. In order to be granted a residence permit you must document:

That you have been admitted to a higher educational programme which has been approved by a
state authority or which is offered by a publicly accredited educational institution.
That you can support yourself for the duration of your stay in Denmark. If you are to pay a tuition
fee, you must document that you have paid the tuition fee for the first semester or year, instead
of documenting that you can support yourself.
That you can speak and understand the language of instruction and have a working knowledge of
either Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German.

Your participation in the educational programme must have been arranged by a ministry or institution of
higher learning, or the educational programme must be part of a higher educational programme which
you have already commenced in your country of origin. In other words, you may be granted a residence
permit either in order to complete an entire educational programme or in order to follow part of a
programme as a guest student.

If you wish to apply for a residence permit as a student, both you and the educational institution in
Denmark must supply information for the processing of your application.

The application form contains a detailed description of how you and the educational institution should
complete the form, and which documents you must attach.

It is the educational institution in Denmark who begins the application process by completing its part (part
2) of the application form and attaching the required documents. The educational institution sends or
gives the form and attached documents to you. You then complete your part (part 1) of the form, attach
the required documents, and submit the entire original application.

The application form contains a detailed description of how you and the educational institution in
Denmark should complete the form, and which documents you must attach.

Where to submit your application
Normally, you must have obtained a residence permit before entering Denmark. You can submit your
application in your country of origin (or in the country where you have resided permanently for the past
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three months). In certain cases, it is possible to submit an application in Denmark, but this depends on
your grounds for being in the country.

Generally, you cannot submit an application for a residence permit after entering Denmark. This applies to
people with procedural residence, that is, those with the right to reside in Denmark even though they
have not been granted a residence permit, such as asylum seekers.

If you have originally been granted a residence permit on grounds other than studies, then you can submit
the application in Denmark.

If you submit your application in your country of origin
If you apply in your country of origin, you can submit your application at the Danish diplomatic mission
(embassy or consulate general).

When you have completed and submitted the application form, the diplomatic mission will forward it to
the Danish Immigration Service, where it will be processed.

If you have resided legally in another country for the past three months, you can also submit your
application at the Danish diplomatic mission in that country.

If there is no Danish diplomatic mission in your country of origin or country of residence, the Immigration
Service may allow you to submit your application in another country. You can find additional information
about Danish diplomatic missions abroad on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you submit your application in Denmark
Normally, you must have obtained a residence permit before entering Denmark. If you submit your
application after entering the country, the Immigration Service may refuse your application. This means
that you will have to return to your country of origin or residence and submit a new application to the
Danish diplomatic mission there.

In some cases, you may submit your application in Denmark. If the Immigration Service accepts your
application for processing, you may stay in the country during the processing. If the Immigration Service
refuses your application, you can appeal the decision to the Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and
Integration Affairs.

Visas for the Netherlands
All information about the visa procedure can be found on the website:
http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/practical-matters/visas-and-permits/visas-and-permits.html.

For questions, please contact the programme coordinator: mundusjournalism@uva.nl or the Student
Services department of the university: uvastudentservices@uva.nl.

Visas for Germany
Germany has various requirements for international students entering the country. International students
from a third country must with a few exceptions obtain a visa for entry into Germany. Basically, the
process differentiates between two types of visas.

a) A national Visa is issued for stays lasting longer than three months. You must make sure right from the
beginning that you apply for a national visa for the purpose of studying (student visa). As a rule, you will
have to present the following papers and documents to the relevant German mission abroad (usually the
embassy in Copenhagen):

- Letter of admission from University of Hamburg;
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- (adequate) Health insurance policy;
- Proof of any academic credits gained or examinations passed;
- Either proof of any German language skills you may have/ of your plans to take a language course in
Germany or the confirmation that the Mundus MA is taught in English;
- Documents that prove how you intend to finance your living expenses while you are studying (proof of
sufficient financial resources).

Please contact the mission beforehand to find out exactly which forms and documents are required and
be aware that practically all documents need to be authenticated and stamped if you do not hand in the
original.

b) The Schengen Visa is issued for a short stay (for example, tourism, participation in a summer language
course) of up to three months per half-yearly period. Beware: Holders of a Schengen Visa must leave the
country again after three months at the latest. Therefore:

Do not enter as a visitor /with a SchengenVisa if you plan to study in Germany. It cannot be
changed into a student visa, so it is critical to first enter Germany with a student visa.

Exceptions:
- Students from EU countries and the European Economic Area (EEA), Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland,
don't need an entry visa or a residence permit.
- Students from Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland
and the USA may obtain the residence permit that is required after entering Germany.
- Citizens of Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco and San Marino do not require an entry visa,
as long as they do not intend to take up gainful employment. This means that students from these
countries do not need an entry visa, if prior to and after studying they do not intend to take up gainful
employment. Study integrated and other activities not requiring approval remain unaffected by this rule,
since studying is the primary purpose of the stay. For stays lasting more than three months, a residence
title can also be applied for in Germany on entry without a visa.
Visa application forms for a long-term stay can be downloaded from the website of the Foreign Office
(www.auswaertiges-amt.de). You must fill in at least two original application forms and then submit these
to the competent mission. Please contact the mission beforehand to find out exactly which forms are
required. The current cost (2013) of a student visa application is 60,00.

Please be advised that the visa application procedure can take up to three months. It is therefore
advisable to start dealing with this matter as early as possible.

For general visa information concerning how to apply for an entry visa for purposes of studying ("Visum
zu Studienzwecken") please have a look at the German foreign office's website (Auswrtiges Amt
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Visabestimmungen_node.html) or the
website of the DAAD which provides an English translation of the regulations concerning entry and
residence permit,
http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/de/deutschland/downloads/info_entry_and_residence.pdf.
You also find a short overview here:
http://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/professuren/kommunikationswissenschaft/mundus-
journalism/coming-to-hamburg/entry-visa/.
During the second semester in Denmark you will be given more detailed information about the
procedures.
Spouse or family visas
In general, spouses and minor, single children of third-country foreigners may receive a residence permit
for family reasons. As soon as a student is legally resident in Germany, i.e. holds a residence permit, the
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spouse and/or child(ren) are allowed to immigrate provided that a) sufficient living space is available and
b) the family has sufficient financial resources at its disposal.
Regulations concerning spouse or family visas may vary, please contact Sabine Hoffkamp for further
information and assistance: sabine.hoffkamp@uni-hamburg.de.

Residence permit
All non-EU citizens have to report to the registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Brgeramt) within
the first two weeks. You must apply for a "residence permit for the purpose of studying" from the
relevant foreigners authority within three months of arrival.

Students from EU countries, as well as Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland have to report to the registration
authority (Einwohnermeldeamt or Brgeramt) within the first two weeks. The registration office will
automatically issue a certificate confirming that you hold a residence permit for the purpose of studying
(Meldebescheinigung). For this, you must prove that you have a health insurance and are able to finance
your studies from your own resources.
More detailed information about the procedure to get a residence permit respectively the confirmation
needed by EU students will be given to you during the orientation days shortly before start of term in
Hamburg.
Visas for the United Kingdom
If you come from a country outside the EU, you will need to apply for entry clearance in the form of a
student visa or an entry clearance certificate at the British Embassy or High Commission in your country
before you come to the UK.

You apply for entry clearance after you have qualified in all respects for entry to your course and have
received the official Visa Letter from City University London/ CAS Statement from Swansea University.

Tier 4 of the new Points-Based System
The UK Government has recently changed the visa system for students. Anybody who wants to study in
the UK for more than 6 months and who makes a student visa application after the 31st March 2009 has
to follow new rules and apply under Tier 4 (General) (Student Visa)of the new Points-based system.

You cannot apply for a visa under Tier 4 until you have an unconditional offer for your course and have
received an official visa certificate from the University. This is called a CAS Statement and will be sent to
you via e-mail. Application for entry clearance (visa) must not be made more than 3 months prior to your
course start date. Therefore as your UK classes will not start until September of the second year you are
advised to wait until June of the first year to apply. More information on the visa process and your CAS
letter will be sent to you at this point.

NB The new system is quite different to the previous system and you should ensure that you check the
rules carefully even if you have applied for a UK Student Visa before.

City University Guidance Notes for Students
Our Guidance Note 'Applying for a Student Visa Overseas' (http://bit.ly/mUVQJo) gives much more
information about how to apply for a Tier 4 visa to study at City University. This guidance is
frequently updated so please do check that you have the most up-to-date version before making an
application.

Swansea University Guidance Notes for Students
Details of the visa application process can be obtained from the University web site at
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/isas/immigration/applying-for-a-visa/. This guidance is frequently updated so
please do check that you have the most up-to-date version before making an application.
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Documents usually required when applying for a Tier 4 General Student Visa
You will generally need the following to apply for a Tier 4 student visa (entry clearance). Additional
documents may also be required (see http://bit.ly/aMMXDj):

1. Application forms: VAF 9 PBS Migrant and Appendix 8 General Student You can find sample
completed application forms at http://www.swan.ac.uk/isas/immigration/applying-for-a-visa/
2. Passport(s) (current and valid, and any old passports which are no longer valid with previous UK
visas)
3. UK Biometric Residence Permit (if you have previously been issued with one)
4. A recent passport-size photograph. Your photos must meet strict UKBA guidelines. See photo
guidance:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/flr/photoguidance0409.pdf
5. The visa application fee (298 at April 2013)
6. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Statement from the University confirming
your place on a full-time course of study, and providing the full details of your course and the
University's Sponsor Licence Number;

Make sure your CAS statement/ Visa letter contains correct personal and course details, for
example, fees paid, course name, dates, etc.

7. If indicated on your CAS statement, an ATAS Certificate (see www.fco.gov.uk/atas for details); if
required, apply for ATAS as soon as possible as it may take 2-3 months to process your ATAS
application;
8. Any educational qualifications, if listed in your CAS statement;
9. Any original certificate of English Language test, if listed in your CAS statement;
10. Evidence of sufficient funding: for example a recent bank statement, bank letter or scholarship
letter. You will need confirmation that you have enough money to cover your tuition fees and a
specific amount of money to cover living expenses for yourself and any dependants for at least 9
months. These funds must be in your personal bank account unless you are receiving 'official
sponsorship'. (See http://bit.ly/aMMXDj.) Ways in which you can demonstrate your ability to pay
your fees and maintain yourself and any dependents are as follows:

a) Your bank statements or a bank letter; or
b) Your parents bank statement, your birth certificate and a letter from your parents stating
that the money is for your studies; or
c) Proof of sponsorship by the UK government, your home government, the British Council,
an international organisation, an international company or a university; or
d) Proof of a bank loan to fund your studies.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf29pbsstudent#21818319 gives full details of the
information which must be in these documents. All the documents you supply must be originals. If
the original document is not in English, you must supply a certified translation. See page 6 of
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/PBSappendix8generalstudent for details of
what is required.

Once you successfully obtain your visa, please check that it is valid for the full period of your course
before you travel to the UK. If the visa does not cover the whole period of course, contact the VAC to
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Biometric data
You will need to provide 'biometric' information as part of the visa application process. This biometric
information consists of scans of all 10 of your fingers and a full-face digital photograph. You should
contact your British Embassy or High Commission for further information about this process. Your visa
application will not be processed until you have provided the necessary biometric information.

TB testing
Applicants for UK visas valid for longer than six months in certain countries now require a certificate to
show that they are free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Testing has already begun in
Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya (also accepts applications from residents of Eritrea and Somalia), Pakistan,
Sudan, Tanzania and Thailand (also accepts applications from Cambodia and Laos). You should contact
your British Embassy or High Commission for further information about this process.

For full information on applying for entry clearance to the UK, please visit the UK Border Agency's Visa
Services website (http://bit.ly/9XvGkd). Alternatively, you can contact the British Embassy in your home
country.

9.2 Funding and health insurance

Funding
Each EU country has different national stipends which may be applied for.

Erasmus stipends may also be applied for. Socrates stipends can only be held for the duration of the
second year of the Erasmus Mundus Masters.

The application involves signing a declaration confirming that you understand and accept the Erasmus
laws and ideas as described in the Erasmus University Charter and completing an application to the
Erasmus stipend. The stipend is a fixed rate, which amounts to 250 euros per month. Information on the
Erasmus Socrates stipend will be given during the first semester in Aarhus.

Health insurance
European citizens who are travelling within the European Economic Area, (i.e. the European Union,
Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and Switzerland, for private or professional reasons are eligible for a
European Health Insurance Card, which will simplify the procedure when receiving medical assistance
during their stay in a Member State.

This document will facilitate access to health care during your stay abroad and will allow you to receive
health care in accordance with the legislation of the country of stay (i.e. in some countries, it will allow
you to receive free health care). For information on how to get your card please visit the website
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559&langId=en.

Living in Denmark
With the residence permit you will get a *CPR number after registering at the National Registry
(Folkeregistret). All persons with a CPR number are automatically health insured. It usually takes about 6
weeks after the registration at at the National Registry (Folkeregistret) to get the CPR number, so make
sure you have a health insurance for the first 7 weeks of your stay in Denmark. Under the Danish system,
visits to a doctor, a medical specialist as well as necessary hospitalisation in a public hospital is free.
However, expenses for dental work are only partly covered by the Danish health insurance system. You
must pay for all medicine including prescribed medicine. You will have to choose a general practitioner
(doctor) from a list. It is advisable to ask Danish students in your residence to recommend a doctor. He or
she will be your personal doctor throughout your stay in Denmark, so it is important that you choose one
with a convenient location.

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* Everyone who lives in Denmark has a registration number - the CPR number, which makes the public system very efficient
once you get in! The National Registry (Folkeregistret) automatically supplies other public units with information, e.g., change of
address. The National Registry is linked with the police, social services, the tax office, and public health services. You need a CPR
number to be covered by the Danish health insurance system, to obtain a library card, and even to sign up for an evening class. It
will also make it easier to open a bank account.

Living in the Netherlands
Getting health insurance is not only essential from a practical point of view; it is actually one of the
requirements of the immigration office (IND). Your own insurance from your home country may be valid in
the Netherlands, but check with your insurance company first. If it is not, you might have to take out a
new policy in the Netherlands. More information on http://www.nuffic.nl/en/files/documents/about-
nuffic/publications/healthcare-insurance-for-international-students-
in.pdf/view?searchterm=health%20insurance and http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/practical-
matters/insurance/insurance.html. International students enrolled at the University of Amsterdam are
entitled to use the Student Medical Service if they are properly insured. In other cases access to the
Student Medical Service requires an annual fee or payment per consultation. These fees do not cover the
cost of prescriptions. Check with your insurance company on how your medical costs are reimbursed.

Living in Germany
To be enrolled successfully at the University of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg (UHH), you have to prove
that you are either in possession of an adequate private health insurance which covers all potential costs
in Germany or you join a statutory health insurance scheme. A private health insurance policy is
considered adequate if it covers medical and dental treatment; medicines/drugs, dressing/bandages,
health or medical aids; hospital treatment; medical rehabilitation as well as pregnancy and childbirth.

EU students need to obtain a European Health insurance card from their health insurance company.
Information on this card can be found under: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=509&langId=en
The presentation of the European Health Insurance Card guarantees you reimbursement of the medical
costs on the spot, or soon after your return home.

Going to the doctor
You'll need to present your insurance card. Public insurance schemes take over the costs for medical and
dental treatment, medications and hospital stays; however, you will have to take over at least part of the
costs for medications from the pharmacy, for eyeglasses and for dental prosthetics.

Living in the United Kingdom
If your course is longer than 6 months, you and your family can have free medical care while you are in
Britain. You should register with the University Health Centre or a doctor (GP) near your accommodation
soon after you arrive. You will then receive a medical card by post with your National Health Service
number. Medical care under the National Health Service (NHS) includes consultation with a doctor and, if
necessary, hospitalisation. You may need to cover the cost of prescriptions for medication. Further
information on Health Care in the UK can be found at http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/.

Remember, if you have a medical condition which may need attention while you are in the UK; please
bring copies of medical notes with you.

Note that dental care is not covered under the NHS. All treatment must be paid for at the time of
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10. STUDYING IN AARHUS - SEMESTER 1

10.1 Information on the study programme

Introduction
An introduction programme is arranged by the University of Aarhus and The Danish School of Media and
Journalism and the International Centre. The programme includes an introduction to courses, to facilities
including computers and library, to Aarhus, culture, politics, history and Danish media. The introduction
includes a short course in survival Danish.

Studying in Aarhus
You will follow six modules of 10 ECTS each while in Aarhus. All the modules are described in detail below.

Teaching and study methods at Aarhus University
Teaching at Aarhus University is generally structured around lectures, seminars and practical exercises.
Students are expected to take active part in the academic discussions during class.

Many professors require students to make one or two oral presentations during the semester. As these
presentations are prepared in groups, it is a good idea to join a study group as soon as the semester
begins.

As interaction and dialogue between professors and students are highly encouraged, the academic
atmosphere may appear relaxed and informal for many foreign students.

Dialogue between Student and Lecturer
The dialogue between lecturer and student is central to the teaching at Aarhus University. Students are
expected to take an active part in the academic discussions during class, and many lecturers require
students to make oral presentations once or twice during the course. The oral presentations are often
prepared by a group of students, which is why it is a good idea to form or participate in study group (see
below).

A high level of responsibility and active participation is expected of the student. Danish university
education is not a guided tour. It is up to the individual student to get the most out of what is offered.

Another distinctive feature of the Danish university education is the academic environment, which may
seem informal to foreign students. Professors and other staff members often chat informally with the
students and associate with them during breaks.

Study Groups
A study group typically consists of 3-8 students who meet to discuss the academic texts used in class as
well as preparing eventual oral presentations together.

Study groups can be beneficial both with regard to studies and social life. They train students in
methodological skills such as cooperation, presentation, coordination, etc.

Studying in Denmark
The Study Metro is a free, online resource offered by Aarhus University in both Danish and English. It
outlines helpful study skills, standards and advice on how to write academic papers in Denmark, as well as
helpful hints on finding information in Denmark. This is a very useful resource for international students to
be academically successful, as standards in Denmark may be different from other countries.


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Module 1: Globalisation: Reporting Global Change
Location: Danish School of Media and Journalism (DSMJ)
Lecturer: Hans-Henrik Holm
Credits: 10 ECTS

The first module is a full time, four week course that will be a common basis for the students for the two
following disciplines within the module. The discipline has a focus on introducing global change, the global
agenda and globalisation. Which are the key international issues? What are the main viewpoints on these
issues? How are these issues reported globally? Through case studies of war reporting, famine and
reporting Europe, students will gain insight into both issues and reporting.
Module 2: Globalisation and the Transformation of the State
Location: Dept. of Political Science, Aarhus University (AU)
Lecturer: Tonny Brems Knudsen, Georg Srensen and Per Mouritsen
Credits: 10 ECTS

The sovereign state is a core institution. We expect it to provide basic social values such as security,
freedom, order, justice, and welfare. In some places it does, in other places it doesnt. The sovereign state
is in a process of transformation, both in the advanced, post-industrial societies in the North, in the weak
states in the South, and in the modernizing states in Asia and Latin America.
The processes of change have sparked a comprehensive debate about what is going on. Some find that the
sovereign state is on the way out: It is too large for some things and too small for other things. Others find
that it is more important than ever in a confused, globalised world. Who is right? What kind of
transformation is the sovereign state undergoing? A well-informed answer to these questions is a vital
precondition for an informed view of todays global developments. More specifically, the aims of the
course are:

To provide a comprehensive introduction to the academic debates about the transformation of
the sovereign state in the context of globalisation. What arguments are put forward, and on what
theoretical and empirical foundation?
To provide a well-reasoned and argued answer to the overall research question: What happens to
the sovereign state and world order?
To train abilities in problem identification, problem formulation, theory discussion and theory
application on concrete cases, as well as the ability to structure and set forth an argument that
contains both theoretical and empirical dimensions.

Module 3: Globalisation, Culture and the Roles of the Media
Location: Dept. of Information and Media Studies, Aarhus University (AU)
Lecturer: Inka Salovaara-Morring and John Derek Hall Downing
Credits: 10 ECTS

The main purposes of this course are: to further a both more concrete and abstract notion of how various
issues related to media, culture, politics, social relations, consumption and commerce are interlinked on a
global scale; to develop an ability to engage critically and analytically with a range of materials; to develop
skills of close reading and analysis; and to develop skills of presenting arguments and interpretations.

Module 4: Social Science Methods for journalists
Location: Dept. of Political Science, Aarhus University (AU)
Professor: Lene Aare and Morten Brnder
Credits: 10 ECTS

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The main purposes of this course are: to teach students to (1) assess methodological aspects of social
science studies and journalistic presentations; (2) assess, select and apply different methods for minor
case-based studies; (3) make objective presentations of study results and statistics; and (4) frame
questions and develop research designs.

Module 5: Researching Journalism
Location: Dept. of Information and Media Studies, Aarhus University (AU)
Lecturer: Inka Salovaara-Morring
Credits: 10 ECTS

This course aims to explore a range of scholarly debates that address news organisations, journalism
practices as well as the consumption of news with the aim of understanding how various implications of
journalism are interlinked with wider processes of society. Based on this theoretical foundation, the
course progresses to make students capable of formulating relevant research questions in relation to
contemporary journalism. By implementing a range of the methodologies introduced in the preceding
course Social Science Methods for Journalists the students transform selected questions into actual
group projects that are integrated into the course. Throughout, it will be discussed how the implications of
journalism theory and research are related to professional practices.

Module 6: Analytical journalism
Location: Danish School of Media and Journalism (DSMJ)
Lecturer: Flemming Teit Svith
Credits: 10 ECTS

This course aims to explore and produce analytical forms of journalism. Teaching will illustrate how the
journalist through extensive research can integrate and communicate factual information within a wide
context and based on clear arguments and perceptions of reality in a style permeated by curiosity,
thoroughness and voice. The principles and argumentation of the various narrative forms of analytical
journalism will be introduced and discussed. The student will learn how to produce journalism that deals
with values, ideas and trends with a special focus on global and international issues. Through practical
analysis and the production of various types of text the students ability to vary, criticise and innovate
analytical forms of journalism are enhanced.

10.2 The City

Aarhus is a city of growth and with a population of more than 300,000, Aarhus is Denmark's second largest
city. It has all the advantages and resources of a big city while keeping to a manageable size, and
consequently everything in Aarhus is within biking distance.
Aarhus is at heart, however, also Denmarks youngest city when you consider the average age of its
inhabitants, which is far lower than anywhere else in the country. At Aarhus University alone there are
nearly 35,000 students. This gives the city a young and exciting vibrancy of its very own.
This is clearly evident along the canal in the city centre, where the student population today frequents the
many cafs and restaurants packed tightly along the canal. But Aarhus is also a city with clearly visible
roots, founded, as it was, by the Vikings in the 8th century.
Aarhus has many nature experiences to offer. The city is situated by the sea and thus has a
beautiful waterfront. In the summer, the sandy beaches near the city centre are perfect for enjoying the
sun and taking a swim in the sea. So if you like water sports and beach activities there is a wide range
of possibilities for you in Aarhus. You can also enjoy a time-out in one of the city's green parks, or take a
walk in the Risskov and Marselisborg forests situated near the city centre.
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The city is also well connected to both its Nordic neighbours and to the European continent. Flights leave
Aarhus Airport (http://www.aar.dk/default.asp?id=87) regularly for Copenhagen, Malm, Oslo, London
and Stockholm, and the city is situated at one of the most important railway junctions in Denmark. For
more information about Aarhus see http://www.visitaarhus.com.

10.3 The University

Aarhus University, Denmarks second oldest and second largest university was first established in 1928
with only 78 students. With more than 34.000 regular students and close to 2000 PhD students, it is by
now a regional centre of higher education, still with close ties to the local founding community, but also a
middle-sized Northern European University with faculties in all the major sciences. The university's modest
yellow-brick buildings were deliberately designed by architect C.F. Mller to suit the naturally hilly
landscape of an ancient moraine valley with large oak trees, a stream and two small lakes in what has
become a favourite leisure spot for students and townspeople alike. The very recently added Nobel Park,
so called in honour of 1997 Nobel laureate (chemistry) Jens Christian Skou, has brought many hitherto
scattered departments together and allowed the university to expand its activities further.

Strategic goals of the University
In recent years, Aarhus University has been moving up in the most important international rankings.
Among over 17,000 universities world-wide, Aarhus University is ranked in the top 100 by several
influential rankings. A high ranking is an important competitive advantage for a university, which seeks to
attract and retain the best students, researchers and partners.

Aarhus University aims, according to its preamble, to conduct research and provide research-based
education complying with the highest international standards. In recent years, culminating in the latest
development contract, the university has been committed to maintain the sound positions it has already
gained in an international context, as well as using them to acquire a stronger and more comprehensive
profile for the University in the areas of research, education, and institutional partnerships. In line with
this general focus on internationalisation, the University establishes frameworks and activities in a number
of fields, focusing on researchers and students as the carriers of internationalisation:
Support of own researchers, making it easier to participate in more extensive international
research partnerships either in Denmark or abroad. This involves increasing the numbers of major
research applications, particularly for EU-programmes, the hosting of more international
conferences, provision of opportunities and funds for research semesters, and increased use of
teaching in English;
Support of own students who complete part of their courses abroad. This involves efforts to meet
tuition fees by special agreements, practical guidance of students, easier credit transfers, focus on
the documentation of foreign language skills and cultivation of bilateral exchange partners
Support for researchers from abroad making it easier, also financially, for foreign academics to
establish themselves and their families for shorter or longer periods in Aarhus. This involves
exchange programs, help with housing, social programs for accompanying spouses, taxation
consultancy and cultural programs;
Support for students from abroad aiming to integrate students into the University environment
as speedily as possible, in terms of assistance with housing, provision of a Mentor scheme, the
introduction of fully transparent international ECTS-models, support on an International Student
Centre and the Denmark today course in Danish language and culture, English language courses,
English language teaching and English language internal information, and exchange agreements
and top-up grants for overseas and Eastern European students.




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10.4 Services

The International Centre
The International Centre provides many services to support foreign students during their time in Aarhus.
The International Centre guarantees accommodation to all foreign exchange students who submit their
application before a deadline.

The reception, Ekspedition, is open to students on all week days, and the staff will assist with all concerns
and questions relating to a course of study, as well as practical and personal matters. For detailed
information see the website at http://www.au.dk/en/facultiesdepartmentsetc/index/internationalcentre/.
Here you will find useful information and links. As students in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme,
your assigned mentors and other programme staff will of course also assist you during your stay.

Student Welfare

Student Counselling (Studievejledningen)
For counselling regarding specific questions pertaining to your programme of study, including any aspect
of rules and regulations, e.g. regarding exam, or for any type of more general counselling and practical
advice you may wish to contact the Mundus coordinator Bettina Andersen, phone: +45 8716 2025; E-mail:
cjuba@hum.au.dk.

For any questions concerning the consortium and/or the connection with the Erasmus Mundus
programme contact Inger Munk, The Danish School of Media and Journalism. Phone +45 8944 0440; email
imu@djh.dk.

For more substantial advice on the content and direction of your studies or your personal progress, you
should approach the relevant professors of each of your six course modules.

Social and Psychological Counselling (Studenterrdgivningen)
At the Student Advisory Office (Studenterrdgivningen)
http://www.studraadgiv.dk/Default.aspx?AreaID=58 a group of social workers and psychologists
employed by the Danish state can assist students on personal matters. An initial psychological
consultation is given to assess whether the services offered can meet the student's needs. There might be
a waiting period of a few weeks for a consultation. This service is free of charge and completely
confidential.

Contact information:
E-mail: arh@srg.dk
Telephone: 70 26 75 00

Disabilities
The Counselling Centre offers counselling, guidance and support to international students with special
needs. The offer is directed specifically towards students at Aarhus University, who experience study-
related difficulties caused by:
Dyslexia
Mental and behavioural disorders
Physical and multiple disabilities
Other special circumstances

Documentation is required.

The staff at the Counselling centre includes counsellors, lectiologists (academic reading teachers), it-staff
and administrative staff.
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Counselling and guidance
We can offer you supportive and clarifying counselling and guidance in relation to a number of study-
related issues. For instance:
Managing personal, study-related problems
Organization of syllabus
Preparation of exams
Acquisition of study techniques
Focus will be on you as a student and on how you manage your study with the difficulties that you
experience. We do not offer therapy.

Special educational support and counselling
The special educational support that we offer at the Counselling and Support-centre aims at compensating
for specific, study-related difficulties caused by one or more of the above-mentioned disabilities. The
counselling and support offered at the Counselling and Support Centre aims at improving the learning
capability of students with special needs. The counselling and support is focused on the individual
assignment and curriculum of the students. Both counselling and support are offered for free, and the
staff has extended professional secrecy. Counselling and support sessions will not figure in the diploma of
the student.

You can contact the Counselling and Support Centre by e-mail or phone.
E-mail: rsc@dpu.dk
Phone: +45 8942 2375

Religious Services Student Minister
The University has a Student Minister - Jens Munk. For an appointment, contact him at: Mobile 6020 2640

Sports and Extra-mural Activities
Aarhus University Sports (AUS) has the purpose of providing the students in Aarhus with as many cheap
and diverse opportunities to engage in sports and exercise as possible. AUS acts as an umbrella
organization for 14 independent member clubs and also as a sport organization with its own activities as
the Student Gym. The 14 member clubs offers 16 different sporting and leisure activities.

All these AUS clubs have a connection to the student environment in Aarhus and have many student
members. However, the clubs are also open to members that are not students. Common for all clubs is
that they offer their sports on different levels, so whether you are experienced or a beginner you will be
able to find a team that matches your level. The social life around the sporting activity also generally plays
a significant part in the AUS clubs which gives you the opportunity to combine your sports with different
social activities and parties.

To engage in these activities you have to become a member of these independent clubs. The easiest way
to get started is just to contact the different contact persons in the clubs and find out which team will fit
you and where to show up. Most clubs admit new members all year round but most seasons start up
around August/September. Where, when and how often the clubs have training sessions varies from sport
to sport. Many clubs have two weekly training sessions and play matches during the weekends, but check
with the different clubs to find out more.

To learn more about the individual clubs please click on the sport in the list above. Here you can find more
information, contact info and links to the English information on the clubs' homepages.
http://www.aus.dk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=115.

Furthermore, the university has a long established film society
http://filmklub.au.dk/index.php?lang=en&action=display_home&selector.

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Language Classes
Danish courses for foreign students are organised by Aarhus University in cooperation with the
Municipality of Aarhus. More information on these courses will be given at semester start.

10.5 The departments

The Erasmus Mundus Masters courses at Aarhus University will take place under the legal auspices and
academic regulations of the Department of Information and Media Studies. The University administrative
responsibility for the program, however, has been placed with the Centre for University Studies in
Journalism, CJU. This Centre has been set up as a co-operative venture between the Social Science and
Arts Faculties at the Aarhus University and the Danish School of Media and Journalism. The aim of the
centre is to facilitate close co-operation between these institutions in order to develop a series of new
university degrees in journalism, including a PhD-education, and to instigate and coordinate cross-
disciplinary research in journalism.

Hence, the six courses offered at Aarhus University will be taught by professorial staff from three different
departments and institutions. Apart from Information and Media Studies (which is part of the Faculty of
Arts) these are the Danish School of Media and Journalism, which is an independent higher education
institution and the Universitys Department of Political Science (in the Social Science Faculty).

The Department of Aesthetics and Communication
The Department of Aesthetics and Communication forms a framework for a broad range of research and
degree programmes, from BA to PhD, in fields within the humanities, theology and education:
literature(s), information and media studies, IT and didactics, linguistics, Scandinavian Studies, Western
European languages and cultures as well as the arts and aesthetics.

The department offers a broad range of degrees. The sections of information and media studies recently
moved to brand new buildings in the recently established Aarhus University IT-Park in Helsingforsgade 14,
which is situated in an area of Northern Aarhus close to the Universitys main campus. Research in
Information Studies comprises historical, sociological, communicative and design oriented approaches to
studying the development and employment of information technology at the levels of individuals,
organisations and society. Research in Media Studies comprises projects relating to the aesthetics of
production, textual analysis, and recipient group focus in the areas of the printed media as well as radio
and television broadcasting, film and Internet, as well as projects on subjects concerning institutional,
historical, political and theoretical aspects of the media. The two sections do joint research in the fields of
IT-learning, network communication and multimedia.

The Department of Political Science and Government
The Department of Political Science and Government was established in 1959 as the first of its kind in
Denmark. It is located inside University Park areas, close to the lakes and has recently been expanded into
new neighbouring buildings. With 1,700 students, 43 academic staff, some 20 PhD-students, and an
administrative staff of 20, it is one of the largest political science departments in Europe, and a consistent
high scorer in various academic rankings. The department produces research and education of the highest
rank within all the major sub-fields of political science, i.e. comparative politics, international relations,
public administration, public policy, sociology, social science methodology and IT, history of ideas and
political theory. Information about staff, courses, research, and future objectives may be found on the
departmental website at http://www.ps.au.dk.

The Danish School of Media and Journalism
The Danish School of Media and Journalism was formed in 2008 by a merger between
the Graphics Art Institute of Denmark and the Danish School of Journalism/UPDATE

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The merger of the three educational establishments means that the school now covers the whole media
sector and provides design and content to the media industry, as well as giving students and teachers the
opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience of the media sector across specialist groups. It has
more than 1400 students. Situated close to the University, in the northern part of Aarhus, it is the oldest
and largest institution offering journalism education in Denmark. The Danish School of Media and
Journalism, which has provided training for most Danish journalists and maintains very close relationships
with all the major Danish media, also has a particularly strong profile in terms of international contacts
and study programmes, and conducts various projects for the support of free media all over the world.

10.6 Introduction

Before arrival at Aarhus, Erasmus Mundus Masters Students are allocated a mentor. A mentor is an
experienced student who will make arrangements to pick up the newcomer and help him or her settle in
at Aarhus and at the University. In addition, The Danish School of Media and Journalism in a co-operation
with the Centre for University Studies in Journalism (CJU), and the various institutional partners and staff
involved at the University, coordinates an introduction programme. Here students are introduced to the
University and the programme of study, as well as to life in Denmark and Danish society.

10.7 Communications

It is very important that students make sure that the University, the Centre for University Studies in
Journalism, and their various teachers are informed immediately of any change in contact details.

Student Comments/ Feedback
During the course students will have a number of opportunities to give their views on how individual
modules and degree schemes are running. First of all, students should not hesitate to contact their
teachers with constructive comments and suggestions. A formal evaluation procedure involving
questionnaires as well as oral feed-back shall take place for each course module in the course of the
term period. At the end of each term a final evaluation of the whole term takes place with both a written
and oral evaluation. The oral evaluation will take place at the last day of the term, and will also be a
social/farewell meeting, during which all students are obliged to help us improve and develop the
program, both in terms of practical organisation, didactic elements and course content.

10.8 Student records

The Centre for University Studies in Journalism maintains records on each student who studies in a
programme under its auspices. Records include details of the modules for which students have registered
as well as personal details (such as home and term addresses, contact numbers etc.). They also include
copies of any correspondence between the student and the CJU and your examination results. The
Department of Aesthetics and Communication under whose legal auspices and academic regulations the
degree programme is placed will maintain records of examination results, assessment essays and
correspondence pertaining to re-examinations etc. A copy of the student records are sent to the
specialism university.

NOTE: Your student records are confidential. Details are only available to members of staff of the
Centre/the Department of Aesthetics and Communication and other authorised persons within the
University. We do not disclose anything to any other parties, including your family, unless you give your
written permission.


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10.9 General regulations

General information about study regulations of the Erasmus Mundus Masters degree programme may be
found in the Studieordning (in English), which may be obtained from the Centre for University Studies in
Journalism.

10.10 Complaints

The Aarhus University makes every effort to ensure a high standard of service and academic instruction.
However, should you wish to register a formal complaint please contact the Centre for University Studies
in Journalism, which will inform you about the proper procedures and channels.

If you wish to complain specifically about an examination, you must address your complaint to the Aarhus
University and send it to the Centre for University Studies in Journalism. The secretariat will forward your
complaint to the person(s) responsible for dealing with it. Complaints must be in writing, stating the
reasons. And they must be submitted not later than two weeks after the result of an examination has
been published. This date is also stated in notices about examinations.

If you wish to complain about a decision made by the examination invigilators (e.g. expulsion from an
examination), you must address your complaint to Aarhus University and send it to the Registry Office.


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11. GLOSSARY


Assessment Criteria are descriptions of what the learner is expected to achieve in order to demonstrate
that a learning outcome has been met. Assessment Criteria should not be confused
with methods of assessment.
AU Aarhus University, Denmark
Consortium means the group of higher education institutions which have collectively developed
the joint Erasmus Mundus Masters degrees in Journalism and Media and which, in
liaison with the degree awarding universities, are collectively responsible for
monitoring the quality and standards of the degrees.
Credit is an award made to a learner in recognition of the achievement of designated
learning outcomes at a specified credit level.
The amount of credit attributed is based upon an estimation of the learning time,
which it would take the average learner to achieve the learning outcomes specified.
CU City University London, UK
DSJ The Danish School of Media and Journalism (Aarhus), Denmark
Enrolment is the process by which students enter into a legal agreement with a partner
institution or more to study for the degree in European Journalism.
HBI Hans Bredow Institute of Media Research, Hamburg
IJK Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies
Institution means a University or Higher Education Institution.
Joint Academic/
Assessment
Regulations
are the regulations to be adopted by all Partner Institutions which are compatible
with each institutions own regulations.
Learning Outcomes are statements of what a learner can be expected to know, understand and/or do as a
result of a learning experience.

For every learning outcome, assessment criteria must be specified either as an
integral part of the outcome statement or separately. It is intended that learning
outcomes should specify the minimum achievement required at the point of
assessment.
Learning Time is a measure of the learning substance of a module/ unit or a whole qualification. It is
related to the amount of time a typical learner might be expected to take to complete
all of the learning relevant to achievement of the learning outcomes.
Module A module is a discrete educational component of a scheme, which has the following
attributes (i) specific aims, (ii) a syllabus and a reading list, (iii) a teaching and learning
pattern, (iv) an assessment method and (v) learning outcomes. In addition, each
module
(a) is assigned a unique reference number;
(b) is assigned to a level of study which reflects the academic standard of
a module and its learning outcomes;
(c) may have pre-requisites and/or co-requisites;
(d) may/may not be compatible with each other.

Each module is allocated an ECTS credit weighting
Part 1 is the teaching component of the scheme consisting of 3 semesters of 30 ECTS credits.
Part 2 is the fourth semester of the scheme, the dissertation element.
Programme or
scheme
means a collection of taught components, referred to as modules, and a supervised
thesis or academic projects, all deemed to be at the Masters level, leading to a
masters degree, other terms commonly used are course/ degree course.
Programme means duties, needs and responsibilities which the masters programme entails and
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requirements specifies in this Agreement.
Regulations means regulations adopted by the consortium and individual institutions governing
the way in which the masters degrees in European Journalism shall be offered. These
shall include, academic; assessment; financial and general regulations.
Semester means 30 ECTS obtained at a given institution. The masters programme is composed
of four semesters.
SU means Swansea University
The student means the student enrolled on the joint Mundus Masters in Journalism and Media
UHH University of Hamburg, Germany
UvA The University of Amsterdam, Netherlands