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Diploma in Journalism Level 5. CPD Accredited Journalism Certificate with 70 CPD points. This Journalism course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Interested in joining fast-paced field of journalism? Looking to transform your naturally inquisitive nature into a rewarding lifelong career? Now open for enrolment, this advanced Level 5 Journalism Diploma is suitable for established and aspiring journalists from all backgrounds.

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To study journalism at an advanced level is to equip yourself with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a broad and diverse range of dynamic job opportunities. Whether looking to secure a high-profile position with an established employer or go into business for yourself as a freelance journalist, this Level 5 Journalism Diploma comes highly recommended.

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Our most advanced Journalism Diploma covers a broad range of essential topics and knowledge areas, including writing for the news, editing fundamentals, an overview of reporting, a look at investigative journalism and the growing prevalence of online journalism. With no fixed study schedules or deadlines, our courses our flexible enough to suit even the busiest lifestyles.

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Enrol online and start your Level 5 Journalism Diploma today, or contact our learning support team anytime for more information.

Description - Journalism Diploma

Course Benefits

Our exclusive distance learning programmes are open to anyone looking to further their career prospects through flexible online study. Enrol on this exclusive Level 5 Journalism Diploma and enjoy the following benefits as standard:

• Familiarisation with the most important hard and soft skills needed to pursue a successful career in journalism.
• A complete overview of the journalism profession and a look at the technicalities of writing effectively for various mediums.
• The freedom to study at a time and pace to suit your lifestyle, with no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about.
• Expert tutor support available on-demand throughout your course, and provision of all required study materials.
• The opportunity to transform your career prospects with an endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

• Module 1 - Introduction to Journalism 26:00

  • 1: Module 1 - Introduction to Journalism 20:00
  • 2: Module 1 - Introduction to Journalism 06:00

• Module 2 - Researching and Recording Information 23:00

  • 3: Module 2 - Researching and Recording Information 17:00
  • 4: Module 2 - Researching and Recording Information 06:00

• Module 3 - Writing for the News 23:00

  • 5: Module 3 - Writing for the News 19:00
  • 6: Module 3 - Writing for the News 04:00

• Module 4 - Editing Fundamentals 25:00

  • 7: Module 4 - Editing Fundamentals 19:00
  • 8: Module 4 - Editing Fundamentals 06:00

• Module 5 - An Overview of Reporting 22:00

  • 9: Module 5 - An Overview of Reporting 17:00
  • 10: Module 5 - An Overview of Reporting 05:00

• Module 6 - Online Journalism 27:00

  • 11: Module 6 - Online Journalism 21:00
  • 12: Module 6 - Online Journalism 06:00

• Module 7 - Investigative Journalism and Watchdog Journalism 34:00

  • 13: Module 7 - Investigative Journalism and Watchdog Journalism 27:00
  • 14: Module 7 - Investigative Journalism and Watchdog Journalism 07:00

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Learning Objectives

Careers in journalism are a million miles removed from the usual 9-to-5 office lifestyle. Travelling the world, meeting new people and investigating important affairs are all in a day’s work for the professional journalist. It is a profession with limitless long-term career opportunities for naturally inquisitive individuals with a tenacious attitude. Importantly, the online publishing sector is also one of the top three growing industries in the world today.

The objective of this course is to empower new and experienced candidates with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue rewarding careers in journalism at the highest level. Upon completion of this Level 5 Journalism Diploma, candidates benefit from the following:

• A thorough understanding of journalism as a profession
• Detailed knowledge of the different types of journalism
• How different mediums call for different writing styles
• The ability to write confidently for online publications
• An in-depth understanding of news editing essentials
• The skills and confidence to produce investigative reports
• Improved researching and information recording skills

With no prior knowledge or experience necessary, this Level 5 Journalism Diploma is ideal for anyone looking to fast-track their professional development in any area of journalism. Our courses can be taken from anywhere in the world, with no geographic restrictions and no entry requirements to fulfil.

Our most advanced Level 5 Journalism Diploma provides an in-depth overview of the art of effective journalism over the course of seven self-paced modules, which conclude with online assessments in multiple choice format. Topics and knowledge areas covered include the following:

• Module 1 - Introduction to Journalism
• Module 2 - Researching and Recording Information
• Module 3 - Writing for the News
• Module 4 - Editing Fundamentals
• Module 5 - An Overview of Reporting
• Module 6 - Online Journalism
• Module 7 - Investigative Journalism and Watchdog Journalism

Each end-of-unit assessment can be retaken an unlimited number of times if unsuccessful, and assessments can be taken as soon as learners are confident in their understanding of the course materials.

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Contrary to popular belief, becoming a successful journalist is about more than being a competent writer. Journalists play an important role in keeping society informed on important matters, often calling for intensive investigations and detailed probing. Importantly, journalists are trusted by the public to provide objective, impartial and purely factual accounts of events, with no trace of bias or prejudice.

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This Level 5 Journalism Diploma comes highly recommended to naturally inquisitive individuals who are not afraid to question the facts. A confident, outgoing and social personality is also essential, as is the tenacity to overcome even the most difficult obstacles. For those who make the grade, a career in journalism can lead to such positions as political correspondent, newspaper journalist, editorial assistant, magazine editor, digital copywriter, social media manager, public relations officer and more.

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Enrol online and start your Level 5 Journalism Diploma today, or contact a member of our learning support team anytime for more information.

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There is no particular entry requirement.

Option 1

CPD Accredited Certificate (issued by CPD Standard Office)

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£95 + postal charges

Option 2

Course Completion Certificate issued by CPD (Courses for Professional Development)

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

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This Journalism course will assist you with getting some work in the pertinent field and will permit you to propel your profession. Many work jobs will be accessible for you to investigate subsequent to finishing this Journalism course. This likewise builds your capability to be qualified for advancements at work.

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Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included