Writing and Journalism Courses - Freelance Journalism - Level 3

COURSE DETAILS

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain or improve their skills in journalistic writing and marketing their copy to a range of printed media.

The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional standard journalistic articles and to know how to market them. During the course students will examine and practice the four main questions of journalism:

• WHAT to write
• HOW to write it
• WHICH techniques to use
• WHERE to submit your work

And specifically examine

• Content
• Style
• Techniques
• Marketing

COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of the modules listed below:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Markets
• 3. Content
• 4. Style
• 5. Techniques
• 6. Practical Matters
• 7. Fiction Writing
• 8. No Excuses – Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing

DURATION

This course can be completed in a range of ways, through teaching in our centre or through a long distance course. Click on the ‘Apply now’ link and we will email you the options available.

STUDY PACK

Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

TThis course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 6 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification.

The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR.

OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licensed member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licensed by QCA to offer accredited qualifications.

SUPPORT

Support comes from the teachers in the centre. Support will be given from the teachers for the period the student is enrolled, all our teachers are very helpful and will help a student deal with any enquiry they might have.