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DIPLOMA IN PUBLISHING AND JOURNALISM VWR002

Duration (approx) 2100 hours
Qualification
Diploma

Publishing and Journalism Advanced Training Course

  • Online training. Flexible start date. 10 core + 11 elective modules.
  • Study journalism, publishing, editing, writing etc.  
  • Learn journalism theory and writing tips. Practical and extensive writing practice.
  • Feedback from expert tutors.
  • Work in journalism, publishing, writing, content creation etc.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the DIPLOMA IN PUBLISHING AND JOURNALISM VWR002
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 Journalism Practice 1 BWR203
 PUBLISHING I - BWR107 (SELF PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
 PUBLISHING II - BWR202
 PUBLISHING III (BUSINESS PRACTICES) - BWR303
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 TECHNICAL WRITING - BWR301
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WRITING NON FICTION BWR309
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 11 of the following 18 modules.
 ADVERTISING & PROMOTING BBS202
 BIOGRAPHICAL WRITING BWR205
 BUSINESS STORYTELLING BWR207
 COPYWRITING BWR310
 COURSE WRITING (DEVELOPMENT) BGN107
 CREATIVE WRITING BWR103
 E-COMMERCE BIT100
 HTML (WRITING AN INTERNET WEBSITE) VIT102
 MARKETING FOUNDATIONS VBS109
 PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICE BPH101
 PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE BPH102
 PHOTOJOURNALISM PRACTICE I - BPH302
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BBS201
 RESEARCH PROJECT II BGN201
 RESEARCH PROJECT III - BGN202
 RESEARCH PROJECT IV (Thesis) - BGN301
 WRITING FICTION BWR105
 WRITING FOR CHILDREN BWR104

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Study Publishing and Journalism?

Studying publishing and journalism provides you with essential skills to work in the rapidly changing world of media. With this course, you will learn creative and analytical writing skills and a deeper understanding of publishing and journalism.

Learn more about –

  • Creating content - writing, editing, content creation
  • Publishing content – both online and in printed formats
  • Marketing
  • Design

Who are the Writing Tutors on the Course?

The course was written and developed by international writers and tutors, including –

John Mason - author of over 150 books, 2000+ articles, for a range of publishers including Simon and Schuster, Landlinks Press (CSIRO Publishing), Harper Collins and Hyland House.

Rosemary Davies – Horticultural writer and presenter. Full time columnist with the Herald and Weekly Times for years.  Worked for a number of companies in writing and publications.

Tracey Jones – Psychologist and writer. Course writer and developer for over 25 years. Fiction writer, particularly interested in supernatural fiction and folklore.

How does the course work?

At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.

At the end of each module, there is an examination.  This can be taken at a time and location to suit you. Or online.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

People wanting to - 

  • Work as a writer, editor, proof reader or publisher. 
  • Write fiction, non-fiction, print and digital media.
  • Theory and practical skills.

 

What do our students say about the course?

" Thanks for the tips you gave me on the journalist job... I was given the job of writing an article... the experience was great and at least I will be published for the first time"
- Gavin, studying journalism

What Next?

If you would like to learn from experts in writing, editing and publishing, then this course is the one for you!

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Jacinda ColeJacinda has expertise in psychology and horticulture. She holds a BSc (hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology (Clinical) and also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the London Centre for Psychotherapy. In horticulture she has a Certificate in Garden Design and ran her own landscaping and garden design business for a number of years. Jacinda also has many years experience in course development and educational writing.
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.


Check out our eBooks

Creative WritingThe Creative Writing ebook can be useful for writing students or even professional writers to help improve their writing techniques and skills. The Creative Writing ebook is a fabulous starting point for budding writers. The topics that are covered within this book are an introduction to creative writing, Methodology and technique- the building blocks of writing, Genres, Creative non-fiction, creative writing techniques, developing your skill, building your career and a Glossary.
English GrammarThe English Grammar ebook can be a great reference for students, people who are learning English and anybody who writes anything- ever. The English Grammar ebook takes grammar back to basics to help confirm correct use of grammar. Topics that are covered within this course include 1/ Introduction- the components of language, 2/ Types of words, 3/ Punctuation, 4/ Upper and lower case, abbreviations, numbers, bullet points and 5/ Using words together.
Photographic TechniquesExplore how to take better photos. This is a book packed full of practical tips, from the authors own experience, coupled with a solid introduction to well established and widely practiced photographic techniques. This is a well illustrated, excellent reference for students of photography; and an equally useful source of inspiration to the amateur photographer.
Professional Practice for ConsultantsExplore becoming a consultant. This ebook contains chapters on how to be a consultant, packaging your services, delivering the services, building your resources, finding the work and getting the job, planning and ethics.