Freelance Journalism Home Study Course

The Freelance Journalism home study course is perfect if you wish to gain or improve your skills in journalistic writing to become a freelance journalist. You’ll also learn how to market your work to a range of printed media.

The objective of this home study course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to produce professional standard journalistic articles, and to know how to market them.

Qualification

The Freelance Journalism home study course leads to the fully accredited award Diploma in Freelance Journalism - ASET Level 2. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The Diploma in Journalism course is divided into eight units, as follows:

Unit 1 : Introduction

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?

Unit 2: Markets

Presentation
Keeping records
What the editor wants
How to analyse
What the reader wants

Unit 3 : Content

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?

Unit 4 : Style

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?

Unit 5 : Techniques

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?

Unit 6 : Practical Matters

What is defamation?
Why is reputation important?
How do I avoid libel?
When is copyright important?
Where are photographs a factor?

Unit 7: Fiction Writing

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?

Unit 8 : No Excuses – Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing

What is critical writing?
Why does verse usually not sell?
How do I see about income tax?
When is executive writing used?
Where are expenses a factor?

Tutor Marked Assignments

Final Assessment

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Freelance Journalism Home Study Course will take around 100-120 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Freelance Journalism Home Study Course?

Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 235.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £30 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Freelance Journalism Home Study Course

ASET Level 2
100-120 hours

Online payments are made using Paypal - all major credit and debit cards accepted.

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