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Freelance £194.50
Freelance journalism course summary
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£194.50 VAT exempt - payment options |
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Potential freelance journalists |
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Flexible - around 3 - 6 months |
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ODQLC / ABCC |
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Diploma / optional: NCTJ newswriting exam |
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Money back guarantee and big savings with our student ID card |
Our Freelance journalism course will give you the skills to earn money by writing articles in your spare time.
There are many opportunities for freelance journalists. Look in your newsagents and you'll see hundreds of magazines that need articles. And there are websites and e-zines, too.
Most of our students began as novices, but are now earning by writing about their skills, experiences and interests.
They get work published every day. If they can do it, so can you!
Basic option
You can also study without having work marked for just £120 (VAT exempt).You still receive tutor support, study materials, exam guides and other student benefits. Email us for details.
Freelance journalism course track record
- our students get work published every day - in magazines, newspapers and on websites
- some students get good jobs
- we're fully accredited and have passed strict government checks
- our students vouch for us. You can speak to them before you enrol. Email us
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Freelance journalism course entry requirements
The course is for anyone who wants to get started in freelance journalism. It's for novices - but experienced journalists have benefited from it too.
You will need plenty of commitment and enthusiasm and good written English.
If you are looking for a career in freelance journalism, you can study freelance journalism as part of our Magazine journalism course. This course carries the National Council for the Training of Journalists exams
Freelance journalism course subjects
What you'll study
How the freelance journalism course works
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Freelance journalism course duration and hours
The course usually takes around three to six months. E-learning means you can work at your own pace and fit your studies around your lifestyle.
You can do extra work when it's quiet, and cut back if you're busy. And you can take time out if you need to.
Tutor support
You can email your tutor when you need help and will usually hear back the same working day.
You can now chat to a tutor using Skype when you need help, or you can e-mail them. You will usually hear back straight away.
We:
- mark your assignments
- provide career guidance
- answer all study-related questions
- show you how to find work and sell your articles
Your freelance journalism course tutor
Your tutor will be Cleland Thom, who is recognised as one of the UK's leading corporate media and communications trainers.
Equipment
You'll need:
- access to a computer with an internet connection
- Microsoft Word software, or equivalent
- an email account
Freelance journalism course qualification
The course leads to the CTJT Diploma, which is fully accredited and recognised by the media in the UK and abroad.
You will also have the option of entering the National Council for the Training of Journalists Newswriting exam.
When you have finished
You will have the skills to start writing articles for magazines, newspapers and websites - and get paid for them.
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