Distance Learning

Distance learning is the ideal solution for anyone wanting to train as a news journalist, features writer, freelance writer or creative writer without having to juggle an existing career or other commitments. Simply by studying at home and corresponding regularly with your tutor you can set yourself on the path to knowledge and success - all while working at your own pace.

Distance learning courses consist of four major parts:

Lesson modules: Information supplied by us for you to study, which include assignments.

Assignments: Written work and projects to be completed and sent in after studying each module.

Your tutor: Upon enrolment you will be allocated a personal tutor who will be responsible for helping you through all elements of the course. Every tutor is a skilled teacher and successful practitioner of the speciality that they teach. The relationship you establish with your tutor and the feedback you will receive are the most valuable parts of the course.

Returned assignments and comments: Your tutor comprehensively reviews your assignments, and returns them to you. With their return you will receive the answers to any queries you have raised and any additional suggestions your tutor feels would be helpful.

We also offer three additional facilities not available from other distance learning providers:

Online lectures: Regular lectures are given online, so that students with access to the internet can participate in group discussions and receive additional tuition. Lectures are text-based, with all participation taking place in real time. Copies of the lecture can be downloaded upon completion and kept for reference. Look at the lecture-list.

Lectures in London: Throughout the academic year we hold general journalism lectures for our postgraduate students. Some of these lectures are available to distance learning students who must reserve places if they wish to attend. There is no charge - but booking is essential.

Student Bulletin Board: For intra-student discussions, password protected, to ensure access is only available to our students.

Recommendations and References:
Information about our tutors
What people say
Course accreditation
Typical students

If you wish to see an example of what is offered, look at an example student page.

We also offer students a choice in the method of delivery of lesson modules and assignments.

Distance learning by post (UK and Overseas) (Standard price structure)
All lesson modules, assignments and returned work are dispatched by first class mail within the UK or by airmail to overseas students. UK students are required to supply SAEs for the return of their work.

Distance learning by email (Reduced price structure because of postal savings)
All lesson modules, assignments and returned work are delivered electronically. Students download modules from their own secure page in the student section of the website, and send their completed work by email to the school. Returned work is sent to the student either as simple email, or as an Adobe .pdf file email attachment (which allows your tutor to make handwritten corrections to your manuscripts).

At the end of your course a complete set of current lesson modules is sent to you as a permanent reference set.