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

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.
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Peter M
If you have a passion for writing but need direction and guidance from professionals, I doubt there are many better value and interesting courses around.
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Hayley Y
I've worked as an Associate Copywriter for Hilton and use the skills I learned in this course on a daily basis
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Arwen J
Since completing the course, I have published almost 100 features on a wide range of destinations (mostly in Asia and Europe) and topics (food, arts and culture, adventure, nightlife) and have worked on a handful of travel guides including AFAR and the Luxe Guides.
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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.
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Sarah Jayne S
The program instils confidence. A confidence that yes, you can write and yes, people will read it.
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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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Collins O
I have learned that working with deadlines, writing clean copy within the word count limit, researching, having the right story angle, editing before submitting a story, following an editor’s brief, and maintaining professionalism are key ingredients to succeed as a freelance writer.
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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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Nathaniel N
The course has given me a new mentality and provided me with fundamental tools I can apply to whatever writing projects I might try.
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Lynne N
My first article has appeared in the magazine, Top Sante. I am now considering subjects for future articles.
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Sandra B
The course was invaluable in my getting the article published as it gave step-by-step detailed information in each tutorial. …. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in freelance journalism. The support has been brilliant and has given me invaluable skills to further my journalism career.
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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