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DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM VWR003

Duration (approx) 2100 hours
Qualification
Diploma

Advanced Professional Training in Journalism

  • Online Journalism Course.  Flexible Start Date. 7 core + 14 elective modules.
  • Study journalism skills, editing, freelance writing, publishing etc. Expert tutor feedback.
  • Work as a journalist, content creator, author.
  • Study for professional development or personal interest.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM VWR003
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 EDITING I - BWR106
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 Journalism Practice 1 BWR203
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WRITING NON FICTION BWR309
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 14 of the following 17 modules.
 ADVERTISING & PROMOTING BBS202
 BUSINESS STORYTELLING BWR207
 CREATIVE WRITING BWR103
 EDITING II BWR302
 HTML (WRITING AN INTERNET WEBSITE) VIT102
 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY BPH100
 PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICE BPH101
 PHOTOJOURNALISM PRACTICE I - BPH302
 PHOTOSHOP (BEGINNER to MEDIUM LEVEL) - VIT202
 PUBLISHING I - BWR107 (SELF PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
 PUBLISHING II - BWR202
 PUBLISHING III (BUSINESS PRACTICES) - BWR303
 RESEARCH PROJECT II BGN201
 RESEARCH PROJECT III - BGN202
 RESEARCH PROJECT IV (Thesis) - BGN301
 STATISTICS - BSC304
 TECHNICAL WRITING - BWR301

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Study Journalism?

Journalism is very competitive.  Journalists need to be able to write for print media and digital media, such as blogs, vlogs, articles, content creation etc. It is an exciting profession. Hone your skills by studying journalism.  

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 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.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

The course is suitable for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in journalism.  You might study for professional development/CPD or personal interest.

What do our students think of the course?

Dan Read, a Diploma in Journalism student, recently had an article purchased for publication.  He said of the course -

"I feel that the course has given me the tools and confidence necessary to make this possible." 

Gavin, studying journalism, said -

"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."   

What Next?

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

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.
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.
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.
How to be a Successful EditorThere are plenty of books that show you the processes involved in editing; but knowing the process is in itself not enough to be a successful editor. This book not only covers aspects of the process; but it also goes beyond the process; showing you things that may help you to become better than the “average” editor.
Professional WritingProfessional writing is any writing that you are being paid for. It can include fiction writing, a best-selling book, articles in a magazine, articles in a newspaper, blogs for companies, technical manuals or procedure manuals, copy for catalogues, newsletters, text books and other academic material and so on.