Media Law Online Short Course

Course description

Posting anything online is considered publishing, so whether you are a professional journalist or an avid social media reporter, you need to know your liability under UK media law.

This one-day intensive course will examine the fundamental principles of relevant UK legislation and teach you to get the interesting content you need whilst staying above the law. You will discuss the way, the law works in the ever-changing contemporary media and publishing industry and how it seeks to achieve a balance between the rights of individuals and the interests of the media.

Who Should Attend

Writers, journalists, bloggers and anyone publishing online or in print media.

All our Online Short Courses include:

Live online lessons with the same tutors
The same course content and learning outcomes
Lesson recordings, for review
Access to VLE with course content
Forums for support
2 weeks online access
Certificate upon completion

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time.

Online courses are closed to all new bookings 48 hours prior to the course starting.

Available dates

Enquire about this course and we will contact you when new dates are published.

Details

Topics covered

Legal framework of the media industry
Rights of individuals versus the interests of the media
Defamation
Privacy
Contempt of Court
Copyright

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Understand the law as it applies to any form of publication in the UK
Recognise situations where the law restricts or may otherwise have a bearing on what you intend to publish and act accordingly
Know the latest legislation and practice

Materials

Online short course materials

To take part in the Online sessions you will need:

An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
Webcam
Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net

Please bring for the first session:

Notebook and pen

Meet the Tutor:

Media Law Short Course examines the fundamental principles of relevant UK legislation and get interesting content you need whilst staying above the law.

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