Advanced Freelance Journalism

Put your writing skills to good use.

With print and electronic media relying increasingly on outside contributors for content, freelance journalism can be exciting and lucrative for those with the right set of skills. Writing skills are highly portable, used as they are in marketing, public relations, newsletters, company reports and in-house journals, to name a few possibilities.

The Cengage Education Professional Freelance Journalism course introduces students to the practice of writing and producing news and features for different sectors across print, TV and radio. You’ll learn how to pick your target markets and sell your story ideas.

It’s a dream career offering unparallelled flexibility for those raising a family or wanting to work in other areas simultaneously.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Professional Freelance Journalism Certificate.

* Terms and conditions apply
Course Number B0016
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 24 months
Study Hours Approx 150 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Learning periods

This course is divided into 5 learning periods.

Additional requirements

  • Video player

Assessment details

  • 16 written assessments

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

  • A computer with Windows® 95/98 or higher

Extra learning materials included

  • Writing for the Media - Video
  • Responsible Journalism - CD Rom
  • Hot copy-A Virtual Newsroom-CD Rom

Entry requirements
Cengage Certificate, Statements of Attainment, Certificate I & Certificate II courses

No entry requirements apply to these courses.

English Language Requirements:

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. Examples of appropriate evidence are:

Evidence

Example

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL

530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 Internet.

Evidence of employment in an English speaking country.

12 month period of employment: Letters of Appointment, Letters of Reference, Testimonials, Performance Appraisals etc

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements?
Please call 1300 853 033

Subjects You’ll Cover

Advanced Freelance Journalism

  • Successful studying
  • Journalism fundamentals
  • Sourcing and preparing leads
  • Writing style
  • Useful information
  • 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

* Fortnightly payment plans also available –     call our Sales team on 1300 853 033 .

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