Postgraduate Attendance Course in Journalism
News Journalism Course syllabus
Students will receive a thorough training in all aspects of journalism, from the first assignment as a junior reporter to the demands of a live broadcast. Media Law is covered in detail, with lectures by an experienced NCTJ trainer.
Topics covered (amongst others) are:
- What is 'News' and how to write it
- Research and story-finding
- Subediting for print media
- Media Law
- Court Reporting - visits to Magistrates' and Crown Courts
- Central and Local Government
- News in your local community
- Your own blog
- Travel Journalism
- Sports Journalism
- Writing Features
- Interviewing
- Working with Radio
- Reviewing live events
- Magazine pieces
- Audio and podcasting
- Ethics
- Freelancing
- Public relations
- Financial Journalism
This syllabus may be changed without notice and is issued for guidance only
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