Learn To Think And Write Like A Professional Freelance Journalist From Home
Have you ever considered working for a magazine or newspaper? Maybe even starting up your own website or blog where you deliver insights on all sorts of topics. If so, our Freelance Journalism course might just be for you. It is the ideal place to start for anyone who has a real nose for a good story or a passion for writing. Enrol today and develop skills and techniques to research, write and market professional journalism articles on a freelance basis. It’s a fantastic way to build your experience or even a portfolio, whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned professional.
Why study Freelance Journalism?
Our Freelance Journalism course teaches you to produce professional standard journalistic articles and market them to various mediums. You’ll discover key insights into skills and techniques all journalists use to write strong, convincing news stories. For example, you’ll be taught the full importance of ‘Who, What, Where, Why, and How’ when writing an impactful story.
Additionally, you’ll develop super relevant journalism skills, including content choice, style and tone, techniques and disciplines, and marketing. There’s even a section for those considering professional authorings, such as writing books, short stories, or for radio and television.
Two advantages of becoming a freelance journalist are writing alongside your main career or writing full-time as a career itself. On a final note, it can also be a very well paid profession, whether you’re part-time or full-time. You can write what you want, when you want, for any business you want. Freelance journalism a super flexible and highly valuable skill to have in your arsenal.
On this Level 3 Freelance Journalism course, you will:
- Learn what to write and how to write it
- Discover what techniques to use and where to submit your work
- Understand the necessary skills to produce professional articles
- Address industry-relevant skills, such as content choice, style, and marketing.
Develop the ability to research, write and market journalism articles on a freelance basis
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Study with winnersWe’re an award-winning learning provider and have been recognised for our cutting-edge learning techniques.
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At your own paceStudy this course as quickly or slowly as you wish; we’ll work at a speed that suits you.
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Affordable price plansWe’ll find a way to make this course fit in to your budget.
- Awarding body: QLS
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
Study Hours
Up to 120 hours which is under 40 minutes per day for 6 months.
Study Method
The course is specially designed for study by distance learning. Throughout the course there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked assignments (TMAs), to enable you to monitor your progress.
Course Duration
You have up to a year to complete this course and we have included a suggested number of study hours. This is usually ample time for learners, even with full time jobs and other commitments. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.
Assessment
Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from QLS (Quality Licence Scheme) and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course). You can read more about QLS here.
Additional Information
Difficulty - Level 3
Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
Course Content
- What can this course do for you?
- Why do we need content?
- How is style arrived at?
- How do we know what an editor wants?
- Where is analysis important?
- What do I write?
- Why do I need to find ideas?
- How do I save time and trouble?
- When do some themes not sell?
- Where is interviewing a factor?
- How do I write?
- Why do I need to find the right tone?
- How do I use the basics well?
- When do I use structure?
- Where is re-writing a factor?
- What techniques will help me sell my work?
- Why do I need new angles?
- How do basic techniques help?
- When is the “writer’s dozen” valuable?
- Where is self-discipline a factor?
- What is defamation?
- Why is reputation important?
- How do I avoid libel?
- When is copyright important?
- Where are photographs a factor?
- What do editors not want?
- Why is market analysis valuable?
- How do I undertake market analysis?
- When is plotting useful?
- Where is characterisation a factor?
- Why does verse usually not sell?
- Who do I see about income tax?
- When is executive writing used?
- Where are expenses a factor?
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have some answers to common student questions, but if you can't find the answer you're looking for then please contact us and we will do everything we can to answer your questions.
You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start. However, as with all of our courses, we recommend a reasonable level of English reading and writing ability.
We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. The course fee also includes tutor support for the specified duration of your course.
You will receive everything you need to complete this course within the study pack we send to you.
No, this course is assessed by coursework alone.
No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.
Most students finish comfortably within the course duration period given. However, if you do need more time, your personal tutor support can be extended for an additional fee.
Please check our main FAQs section or Contact Us, we have experienced course advisers who will be delighted to help!