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Diploma in Journalism - CPD & IAO Accredited


John Academy

Summary

Price
£273 inc VAT
Or £45.50/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
32 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
25 CPD hours / points

Overview

Career in journalism is a standout amongst the most exciting fields, where you really get rewarded for something you adore. On the off chance that you see yourself as to be an inquisitive imaginative, who appreciates pursuing a story and hunting down reality, the Diploma in Journalism is your future check. This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in journalism and journalism-related fields. We open doors for students wishing to pursue writing studies or those looking for a career in newspapers and other media.

CPD

25 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD QS

Course media

Description

Why choose us?

  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
  • All the study materials are available in your student portal including videos tutorials.
  • One of the most successful online education platforms in the UK.
  • Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
  • You will have unlimited access to online learning platform in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in 12 Months.
  • Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
  • The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
  • Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
  • The benefit of applying for NUS Extra Discount Card;
  • 24/7 student support.
  • Technical supports and live chat service for your inquiries. This is very helpful for international learners.
  • Excellent and flexible mentor supports by our team of experienced tutors/trainers via email.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Newspaper Journalism

  • What is news?
  • What is a journalist?
  • The shape of the news story
  • Writing the intro in simple steps
  • Writing the intro, the golden rules
  • Writing the news story in simple steps
  • Writing the news story – clear writing
  • Quotes
  • Attribution

TV Journalism

  • News Gathering
  • Enterprising Stories
  • Watch your interviewee’s body language.
  • Working with Sources
  • Covering Events
  • Computer-Assisted Reporting
  • Glossary of Broadcast News Teams
  • Law, Ethics And Responsibility
  • Operating Standards for News and Public Affairs
  • Lighting

Media

  • What is the Media?
  • What Makes News?
  • Plan your Approach
  • Adhere to Deadlines
  • The Interview

Social Media and Journalism

  • Definition of Social Media
  • Communication flow within journalism
  • The impact of social media on journalism

Becoming a Journalist

  • What Is A Journalist?
  • What Type Of Degree Do I Need?
  • How To Get Started Writing Before Graduation
  • The Rules Of Journalism
  • Building A Portfolio
  • What Is Style?
  • What Does A Copy Editor Do?
  • Additional Degrees To Consider
  • Online Journalism – The Way Of The Future
  • What To Expect On Your First Job

Women in Journalism

  • The Secret Significance of Journalism
  • Imperfections of the Existing Woman-Journalist
  • The Roads towards Journalism
  • The Aspirant
  • Style
  • The Outside Contributor
  • The Search for Copy
  • The Art of Corresponding with an Editor
  • Notes on the Leading Types of Papers
  • Woman’s Sphere in Journalism
  • Conclusion

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Engaging Content: Our succinct, bite-sized and business-focussed course materials are designed to deliver the most effective training for you. Each course is made up of modules, manageable learning chunks of text, images, videos and tasks.

Assessment and Certification:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Before sitting your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £24 for a PDF copy and £39 for an original print copy sent to you by post.

Who is this course for?

  • Beginners
  • New freelancers
  • Those keen to break into journalism
  • Those who seek to brush up their journalism skills
  • Bloggers

Requirements

  • This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
  • Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
  • Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Career path

This Diploma in Journalism is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for the for entry level jobs in the journalism such as

  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • Sub-editor
  • Freelance Writer
  • Reporter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Desktop Publisher and Editor.
  • Media presenter.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.