Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Professional Freelance Writer?
So what’s required of you to become a professional freelance writer capable of handling any and all assignments?
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Always dreamed of writing? The British College of Journalism’s Professional Freelance Journalism Course may be just for you.
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Professional Freelance Journalism Course is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your professional freelance writing career.
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The Professional Freelance Journalism Course provides graduates with award and recognition upon successful completion.
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Always dreamed of writing? The British College of Journalism’s Professional Freelance Journalism Course may be just for you.
The Professional Freelance Journalism Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as a freelance journalist. This online journalism course offers you a unique opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to be a professional freelance journalist or to indulge your passion for writing as a profitable sideline.
Working directly with a current industry professional with a proven record of success as your tutor, you will learn all you need to know to start building your own successful freelance writing career.
YOUR COURSE AT A GLANCE
COURSE TYPE
Professional & Personal Development
STUDY MODE
Distance Learning - via email or student portal
COURSE LENGTH
12 Tutorials: Sent weekly or fortnightly (take up to a year)
AWARD
The Diploma of Professional Freelance Journalism
Payment Options
Flexible payment plans available
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Why study with the British College of Journalism?
Professionalism
Work directly with professional journalists with a proven record of success who will teach you all you need to know.
Freedom
Learn the skills required to be a successful freelance journalist from home, anywhere in the world!
Flexibility
The course is conducted online via email or student portal and delivered to you over your choice of 12 or 24 weeks. It is self-paced, and you can take up to a year to complete the course.



What our graduates say

Zoe R
I am currently three-quarters of the way through the course and have just been commissioned to write my second paid article.
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Melita C
The Professional Freelance Journalism Course gave me the confidence to start my career in freelance journalism. The in-depth educational material equipped me with the skills I needed to get published.
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Yuanyuan D
My interest in journalism began when I developed a passion for English novelistic writing. As a former college student majoring in English literature, I was extensively exposed to British literary works, which inspired my interest towards creative writing.
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Raheela K
Although I was already a published author in medical research writing, completing my Professional Journalism Diploma was a transformative experience that expanded my skill set in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
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Olga E
…. a stock of written travel articles is in the process of being pitched to the potential publications.
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Kokumo N
If you’re looking to improve your writing skills, whether as a beginner, or mature writer, who just want to brush up your talents, I would recommend the British College of Journalism.
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Adebayo A
I can confidently say I learnt every trick of the trade to write for any market. This course has improved and enlightened my professional knowledge and skills to writing and establishing my own magazine.
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Paul B
Combining my industry expertise with a more solid foundation in journalism has definitely given me a foot-up and I now write regularly for a number of publications in this area.
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George A
I’ve always enjoyed writing, but never seriously thought I’d be able to make money from it. After reading all about the course I decided to give it a go, and I’m very glad that I did so. At the time of writing I’m currently undertaking my fourth paid commission.
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David W
Since gaining my qualification, I’ve gone onto Broadcast Journalism and now have a regular slot working with a London based radio station, as well being published in national magazines and online material to boot.
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Katherine A
Currently, I work as a communication skills trainer and often write Op-Ed columns for Indian news media.
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Julian W
I was very proud to have my final assignment published, both in print and online. It was a fantastic end to working with the College.
Read Success StoryThe British College of Journalism
The British College of Journalism is a division of International News Syndicate LTD. Our directors and principals have been involved in all aspects of media work, training and distance education for some 30 years.
We are an international training company with students in more than 80 countries and territories. The principles of freelance journalism are similar the world over. However our course has been individually revised and designed to suit the needs of students living and working in the United Kingdom.
Your Media Pass and Diploma of Freelance Journalism from the British College of Journalism are posted to you when you successfully complete your course.
Through online course delivery and email communication, the College is able to assist you every step of the way.
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