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
Tony N
I wanted to write when I left school, but I never achieved the correct qualifications. Finally, I achieved that goal and successfully became a graduate. I received my diploma promptly, and a boyhood ambition has come true.
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Andrew L
I have started working with Kung Fu Kingdom, which has accepted and commissioned several pieces of my work. This achievement speaks volumes about the quality and practical relevance of the education I received from the British College of Journalism.
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Emily B
I've found that having this journalism qualification, and subsequently being published, has been beneficial for my work as a copywriter.
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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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Vanessa T
Relocating from the UK to the USA, I found the skills I acquired through writing various pieces were invaluable for an expat and a stay at home mother in a new country. Freelance journalism gave me the freedom to work from home while giving me the flexibility to handle my children’s needs.
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Thomas B
I already have three streams of income from writing and I’m making more money than ever before. I now earn a living from my laptop, writing online blogs . . . The demand for content is endless. You don’t need to be an exceptional writer, just a good one, who is able to deliver what is asked of you to a deadline.
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Ranjit S
I am delighted to say that I am now a regular feature writer for travel company Travioor. Obtaining the BCJ qualification was pivotal in acquiring this position as it increased my flair for words and improved my content structure.
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Sara M
I have written for a number of well-known international newspapers and magazines including BBC Wildlife, National Geographic Kids and National Wildlife Federation magazine... The satisfaction you get when seeing your article in a magazine is priceless!
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Barbara H
Just two weeks after graduating from the College, I have had an article accepted for publication for an online magazine.
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Jon B
I am fortunate to be published now and have had my work used by Sky Sports and Boxing News Magazine, as well as having a regular opinion piece on a boxing website … I still pinch myself that someone will pay for my thoughts and views on a sport I love and it may not have happened without this course.
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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