| Course Name |
Journalism - Freelance |
| Course Provider |
Kilroy's College |
| Course Code |
27724 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Diploma |
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College |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Distance, Online |
| Location (Districts) |
Dublin City Centre |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence
2. Online
Private Tutor: Yes
Duration: 12 months
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Comment |
Our Diploma
Here at Kilroy's College, our Diploma is awarded to students based on their work throughout their course. So, on successful completion of all your written assignments, you will receive your Kilroy's College Diploma in Freelance Journalism.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Journalism is a great career choice for you if you like the freedom of working to your own schedule, whether full time or part time. This freelance journalism course will provide you with all the professional skills you need to start your career as a...
Hide-Journalism is a great career choice for you if you like the freedom of working to your own schedule, whether full time or part time. This freelance journalism course will provide you with all the professional skills you need to start your career as a journalist.
Every day hundreds of books, newspapers and magazines are published to inform and to entertain the general public. Most of these publications rely on large numbers of freelance writers to back up their own staff journalists.
This course will teach you all you need to know to meet their requirements and get you into print. With our course in Freelance Journalism you will have your own personal tutor who will read all your work; evaluate its strengths and its weaknesses and give advice and encouragement on how to improve your writing skills.
Few achievements in life will equal the thrill of seeing your work in print. There is also the possibility of your freelance writing being a profitable activity as well. So, whether you want to become a full-time freelance journalist, or to enjoy a very satisfying, paying hobby, this course will set you on the road to success.
On the successful completion of your course, you will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in Freelance Journalism in recognition of your educational achievement.
How distance learning works
A Personal Freelance Journalism Tutor
Once you have enrolled as a student with us, a personal tutor will be assigned to work with you throughout your studies and provide expert guidance and tuition. You will be in a 'class of one', with your tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in Freelance Journalism distance education.
Confidentiality
All your course work and any correspondence with the College will be treated as strictly private and confidential.
Textbook
An excellent textbook, carefully chosen by our course writers to complement this study programme, will be sent to you with your first study units, which is yours to keep for future reference.
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| Subjects Taught |
Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: The craft of writing - part 1
Unit 3: Selling your work
Unit 4: Types of Articles
Unit 5: Markets - part 1
Unit 6: Markets - part 2
Unit 7: The interview
Unit 8: Money matters
Unit 9: The craft of writing - part 2 |
| Assessment Method |
Continuous Assessment
At the end of each unit, an assignment is completed and sent to your tutor at the college. Each one will be promptly returned to you with helpful comments and your next study unit. Throughout your course you will receive regular feedback and encouragement from your tutor to help ensure the successful completion of your studies.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
The Future
Many of our students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. Many of those in employment have received a promotion or an increase in salary as a result of completing a Kilroy's College course.
This Freelance Journalism course is perfect for you if you don't have time for evening classes or would prefer to study at home at your own pace.
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| Further Enquiries |
Kilroy's College,
Wentworth House,
Grand Canal Street,
Dublin 2.
Phone: +353 1 639 4660
Fax: +353 1 662 0539
email: info@kilroyscollege.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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