Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES
Course Description
Empower Your Freelance Career as a Writer
At Australian College, we have been expanding horizons for over 20 years. Our mission, much like the Southern Cross, is to guide students towards brighter futures through high-quality education. This Freelance Journalism course will equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in your career as a freelance journalist, helping you navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving media landscape.
What You Will Achieve in Your Career
- As a graduate of this course, you will develop the ability to craft compelling, professional articles that editors and publications seek.
- You’ll sharpen your storytelling techniques and learn how to structure news reports, feature stories, and reviews that captivate readers and make an impact. You’ll be able to deliver content that stands out in the competitive world of journalism.
- Through mastering the art of interviewing, researching, and adapting your writing style to suit different media, you’ll gain the skills needed to build a successful freelance career.
- You will know how to pitch stories, sell your articles, and manage the business side of freelancing, enabling you to work confidently with editors and clients.
How This Course Translates to Your Job Role
- Write professional-quality articles for various media outlets, meeting editorial standards and deadlines.
- Conduct insightful interviews, gathering information that adds depth and credibility to your stories.
- Research and fact-check information, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal and ethical standards in journalism.
- Develop unique writing styles that cater to different publications, enhancing your versatility and appeal to editors.
- Manage freelance work efficiently, from pitching ideas to securing contracts and managing your accounts.
Why Choose Our Course?
Our flexible, self-paced learning model allows you to start anytime, studying from anywhere. You can fit your learning around your existing commitments while advancing your career prospects.
Take the First Step to Becoming a Freelance Journalist
Call us today on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol and embark on your journey towards a rewarding career in freelance journalism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?
Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.
Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!
Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!
Access to Course Materials
All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details
No Exams and lots of Help
There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.
Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility
Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.
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Course Summary
| Course Code | FJ |
|---|---|
| Qualification gained | Australian College Advanced Journalism Program (Advanced Freelance Journalism) |
| Study mode | Flexible delivery online |
| Flexible duration | Up to 12 months |
| Study load | Self-paced |
| Start date | Start anytime |
| Assessment method | Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments |
| Nationally recognised | No |
| Course units | Module 1 – Getting Started in Freelance Journalism
Reading 1 – The World of Journalism Reading 2 – News Reporting Reading 3 – Freelance Journalism Essentials Reading 4 – Writing as a Freelance Journalist
Module 2 – Developing Writing Styles Reading 1 – How to Structure Your Story Reading 2 – Research, Statistics and the Internet Reading 3 – Journalism Interviews Reading 4 – Writing Style
Module 3 – Writing for a Diverse Industry Reading 1 – Writing for Newspapers and Magazines Reading 2 – Media, Law and Ethics Reading 3 – Feature Writing Reading 4 – Writing Columns and Reviews |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
- A good command of written English
- Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.