Diploma in Newspaper Journalism

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Description:

The diploma in newspaper journalism course is specially designed for the people who have both creative minds and writing.  This course is will guide and teach you about different types of newspaper writing. You will also be taught about the different researchers a journalist makes before reporting any story weather you are writings for national, regional and local press. You will also be introduced to different subjects that you will have to cover like political issues, sports, business, and culture.

Who is the course for?

  • For the individuals who are will to enter the field of newspaper journalism and take it as a serious profession
  • creative writers.
  • For those who are willing to enhance their current skills.

Entry Requirement:

  • 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.

Assessment: 

  • At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful.
  • Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam.

Certification:

  • After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
  • PDF certificate’s turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.

Why choose us?

  • Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
  • Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts;
  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
  • 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 career advancement opportunities;
  • 24/7 student support via email.

Career Path:

  • Reporter
  • Newspaper editor
  • Political communicator
  • Magazine journalist
  • Broadcast journalist.

Course Curriculum

  • video Introduction and Principles of Journalism
    00:18:00
  • video History and Development of Journalism
    00:20:00
  • video Interviewing
    00:35:00
  • video News Writing, Production and Reporting
    00:20:00
  • video Media Regulatory Bodies
    00:31:00
  • video Writing Skills for Journalists
    00:41:00
  • video Journalism law
    00:35:00
  • video Defamation
    00:20:00
  • video Journalism Ethics
    00:17:00
  • video Health and Safety for Journalists
    00:38:00
  • video Niche Journalism
    00:24:00
  • video Tips on Writing a Good Feature Story
    00:32:00
  • video Newspaper Journalism
    00:30:00
  • video Becoming a Journalist
    00:29:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any previous qualifications to join this course?

Most courses do not require prior qualifications unless stated otherwise on the course page. Please check the individual course description for any specific entry requirements.

What is the minimum age to enrol on a course?

Learners must usually be 16 years or older to enrol. However, learners under 16 may join with parental or guardian consent.

What happens if I fail the exam? Can I retake it?

Yes, if you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you may retake the exam up to 3 times, depending on the course terms.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will normally have 1 year of access to your course from the date of enrolment. Course duration may vary, and the estimated study time is mentioned on the relevant course page.

Can I take the course from outside the UK?

Yes, our courses are available worldwide. You can enrol and study from any country as long as you have an internet-connected device.