Journalism
Always wanted to be a journalist? Enjoy our huge range of journalism courses, from introductory tasters to specialist classes on a range of subjects including food and travel writing, freelance journalism, blogging, and more. Our part-time courses are flexible and delivered by experts in the field.
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Travel writing
Course Date: Wed 25 Oct 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake travelling pay. Find out what travel editors of newspapers and magazines look for, how to get a commission, write a saleable article and get your trip financed. Practical advice on identifying suitable outlets and contacting editors.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00 -
Writing for magazines
Course Date: Wed 25 Oct 2017 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00 -
A taste of journalism
Course Date: Sat 25 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEver dreamed of becoming a journalist? Come and learn the basics from an experienced feature writer. Discover how journalists develop ideas, get quotes and present their material in a feature style.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing reviews
Course Date: Thu 18 Jan 2018
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyLearn to write compelling and insightful reviews for films, books and stage performances. Develop your critical intelligence and ability to write with style and succinctness.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Introduction to journalism
Course Date: Wed 24 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHow do you become a freelance journalist? Discover the basic skills a journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers, magazines and online. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors. Led by well-established journalist and coach Susan Grossman. Suitable for those looking to refresh their skills and bloggers.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Writing broadcast journalism
Course Date: Sat 17 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant to learn more about how media works? Interested in a career in broadcast journalism? On this short course you will learn from practical writing and interviewing exercises and from the experience of a practising broadcast journalist.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing about food: a taster
Course Date: Sun 18 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLove food and want to write about it? There’s never been a better time with so much happening in the world of food - from street food markets and pop-up restaurants to 24-hour fine dining and gourmet takeaways. Explore the opportunities in print and online, including blogs.Improve your photographs of food on this related course – Food and drink photography for bloggers
.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing to a deadline: the legal requirements
Course Date: Sat 24 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover what editors really want and learn the tricks of the trade from a professional journalist that can help to get you started in journalism. It includes everything from ideas to writing, editing, selling your work and writing within the law.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing about food
Course Date: Wed 18 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLove food and want to write about it? There’s never been a better time with so much happening - from street food markets, pop-up restaurants and supper clubs to 24-hour fine dining and gourmet takeaways - and so many opportunities, with new publications, websites and, of course, blogs.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Freelance writing and blogging
Course Date: Wed 25 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £72.00 -
An introduction to data journalism
Course Date: Sat 5 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetUse your IT skills to data mine and find stories hidden in published statistics.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Journalism for second language speakers
Course Date: Mon 14 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBuild your confidence in writing news and features articles for newspapers and magazines in a supportive group in which you can explore the writing style of British journalism. This course is suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Writing press releases
Course Date: Sat 9 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetNews editors are inundated with badly written press releases. How do you get yours noticed? Learn the basics of writing effective press releases for business and the public sector, and get feedback on your own work.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing news and features: a taster
Course Date: Sat 9 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFancy learning some journalism basics? This taster workshop introduces students to the fundamental skills every budding journalist needs. The course explores the language and structure of news and feature articles.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00