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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. 21 core modules.
  • Study journalism, publishing, editing, writing etc.
  • Work in journalism, publishing, writing, content creation etc.

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COURSE CONTENT
The course consists of 21 modules. Each module lasts approximately 100 hours, with the qualification Diploma In Publishing And Journalism requiring approximately 2100 hours of study in total. The modules are as follows (please follow the links for further information on each module):

Freelance Writing

Advanced Freelance Writing

Creative Writing

Children’s Writing

Technical Writing

Writing Fiction

Publishing l

Study publishing and journalism online with ACS Distance EducationPublishing ll

Publishing lll (Business Practices)

Journalism Practice I

Photographic Practice

HTML (Writing an Internet Website)

Project Management

Advertising and Promoting

Digital Photography

E-Commerce

Workplace Health & Safety

Research Project I

Research Project II

Research Project III

Plus 100 hours relevant industry meetings or work experience - you can find more on how they work here.

 

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?

The diploma requires around 2100 hours of study.

This is made up of -

20 modules, normally including Research Project I and II

Plus 100 hours of work experience or industry meetings.

There are 21 core modules

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?

Do you want to become a publisher, journalist or both?

Build Your Career in the Media

  • Work as a writer, editor, proof reader or publisher.
  • Start your own publishing or distribution business.
  • Fiction or non fiction; electronic or print media.
  • Learn more about creative writing, freelance writing, children's writing and more.
  • You can start the course at any time, fully supported by our expert tutors.

This course is very practical, and will develop your capacity to adapt to an industry that is changing so rapidly that it often leaves graduates of other courses behind.

  • Study with a view to becoming a journalist, writer, publishing assistant, manager, website developer, marketing manager, production manager.  
  • Study here for an education with a strong dose of both reality and opportunity.

What Will You Learn In This Course?

  • Nurture and develop your professional writing skills.
  • Learn about the journalism and publishing industry.
  • Develop specialised skills in the writing and publishing industry.
  • A marketable qualification demonstrating to potential employers just how committed you are to your craft.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

Comment from our Principal, John Mason
"I had my first glimpse of publishing working on my high school magazine in the 1960's. In 1971 I graduated from a horticulture diploma, and that led to me writing a gardening column in a local newspaper in 1973. By the mid 70's I was writing for national magazines in Australia and by 1978, I had my first book published. My formal education did include some modules that covered journalism; but a lot of what I have learnt has also come from working alongside other media professionals. My first editor (Alan Balhorn) had worked for decades for Rupert Murdoch's father; and was not shy of using a red pen on my work. His old school ways taught me a lot though.

During the 1980's and 90's I was editor/writer for several magazines with Express Publications; working with the publisher Charles Vella, who had learnt his craft working for Kerry Packer. Again I was fortunate to learn from a "master".

Today I divide my time between education and publishing. I work with a Sydney publisher writing, illustrating & editing a quarterly green living magazine (Home Grown); and operate an ebook publishing business operating in both Australia and England (producing a new book ever 3 weeks)."

Our tutors on this course are well qualified and experienced in publishing and journalism. Let us show you what we have learnt, and continue to learn about writing and publishing.

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.