Online Journalism Courses, Classes, & Workshops
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. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.
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- Introduction to journalism
Course start date: Mon 1 Nov 2021 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
On this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Writing for magazinesCourse start date: Tue 2 Nov 2021 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Get 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Travel writingCourse start date: Wed 3 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Make travelling pay. Learn how to get a commission, finance a trip and put your adventures into words, led by practical exercises and expert industry guidance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £44.00 - A taste of journalismCourse start date: Sat 6 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Ever dreamed of becoming a journalist? Come and learn the basics from an experienced news and features writer. Discover how journalists develop, write and edit their stories.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Writing for blogs: a tasterCourse start date: Fri 19 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Got a passion, a journey or an obsession to share? Blogging is the perfect medium through which to share your interests with the world. This taster course teaches the essential skills required to write blogposts that will resonate.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Writing environmental featuresCourse start date: Sat 27 Nov 2021
Location on this date: Online
Learn what makes environmental writing sing and how to write an article or blog post, from research to editing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Journalism: a tasterCourse start date: Thu 9 Dec 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
What makes a great story? Discover what goes into a magazine or newspaper article and be inspired to write your own.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Writing reviewsCourse start date: Thu 13 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
Learn to write compelling and insightful reviews for films, books and stage performances. Develop your critical skills and ability to write in a succinct style.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £84.00 - Writing articles workshopCourse start date: Sat 29 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
Work with a freelance journalist to sharpen up your writing in this in-depth workshop. Improve your style and discover the key skills you need to produce quality articles to a deadline and word length.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £40.00 - Writing about food: a tasterCourse start date: Sat 12 Feb 2022
Location on this date: Online
Love food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Digital journalism: a tasterCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022
Location on this date: Online
Learn the ins and outs of writing journalism for online publications.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Online journalism: pitching and writing for modern mediaCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022
Location on this date: Online
With the dawn of online media outlets, there are more opportunities than ever before for writers to showcase their talent to the world. This workshop guides students in successfully writing and pitching news and features to multiple digital channels.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Investigative journalism: a tasterCourse start date: Sat 5 Mar 2022
Location on this date: Online
Get to grips with the skills needed to make a start in investigative journalism.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Writing environmental essays and featuresCourse start date: Sat 12 Mar 2022
Location on this date: Online
Learn what makes environmental writing sing and how to write an article or blog post, from research to editing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00
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