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Freelance Journalism Course (online course)

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Course Summary

Delivery method
Online/correspondence

Qualification
Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites
Basic English language requirements

Student support

  • Support and guidance available from qualified tutors and student services representatives
  • Student mentoring program to help students stay motivated and focused

Course fees
$113 x 12 months or SAVE 10% – pay upfront		Study time
Approx 225 hours
  

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About this course

Studying the Cengage Education course in Freelance Journalism will teach you the skills of writing and producing news or features for the journalism industry. You will get training in generating content for the print, TV and radio sectors.

In this journalism course you will study media ethics and legal guidelines to operate on a professional level. You will also learn how to set yourself up as a freelance journalist and the nature of freelance markets.

How will this course advance my career?

There are a lot of opportunities for people looking to gain journalism work on a freelance basis. This course will give you the education and training to tap into this lucrative market. The variety of writing styles that you will learn will make you the perfect candidate for any work that may be available in any medium.

Freelancing will give you the flexibility to choose the stories or topics you want to cover as well as your own working hours. This Cengage Education certificate course will teach you how to promote your work on both a local and international level. You will become adept in knowing exactly what editors are looking for, which will help you to build your reputation as a reliable freelance journalist.

How else will I benefit from this certificate?

  • Upon completion of this program you will be awarded a Cengage Education Freelance Journalism Certificate.
  • Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
  • FREE 12-month media pass on completion of this course.
  • Extra learning materials provided, including video and CD.

Areas of study

The subjects you’ll study in this journalism course include:

  • Journalism fundamentals I
  • Journalism fundamentals II
  • Sourcing and preparing leads
  • Writing style
  • Journalism essentials
  • Writing foundations
  • Interview techniques
  • Digital photography
  • Media research
  • Preparing your articles
  • Media markets
  • Becoming a freelance journalist
  • Marketing your work
  • Writing articles
  • Generating story ideas
  • Ethics, legal guidelines and copyright
  • Building your freelance business
 
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