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Australian College Advanced Journalism program (Travel Writing and Photography)

Combine travel stories and photography for professional publication success.
Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Live your dream and become a Travel Writer and Photographer!

Our Travel Writing and Photography Course is designed to give you the skills to document your adventures and share them with the world. Do you dream of writing for magazines, running a popular travel blog, or capturing stunning photographs? Then this course will equip you with everything you need to succeed.

What You’ll Be Able to Do in Your Job Role

By completing this course, you’ll gain practical skills that can immediately be applied to real-world travel writing and photography roles. Here’s how this course prepares you for professional success:

  • Craft Compelling Travel Articles: You’ll learn how to structure engaging travel stories that capture the essence of your journey, whether you’re writing for print, digital, or your own travel blog. From hooks and headlines to detailed descriptions, your writing will resonate with readers and editors alike.
  • Take Stunning Travel Photos: Master the art of travel photography by learning essential techniques for capturing vivid images. You’ll understand how to plan and compose beautiful travel photos that complement your writing, creating a powerful visual and narrative package.
  • Research and Interview Like a Professional: You’ll develop effective research techniques to find unique angles for your stories, as well as interviewing skills to gather compelling quotes and insights from locals and experts. This will allow you to add depth and authenticity to your travel pieces.
  • Navigate Media Markets and Get Published: Learn how to pitch your stories to both local and international publications, tailoring your articles to meet the specific needs of newspapers, magazines, and online platforms. You’ll be able to negotiate freelance contracts, handle editor feedback, and manage the business side of travel writing.
  • Run a Successful Travel Blog: Gain insights into building and maintaining your own travel blog, from content creation to monetisation strategies. You’ll be able to communicate with diverse audiences, create consistent content, and grow your online presence.

Flexible Learning, Tailored to You

With our self-paced, online learning platform, you can start the course anytime and study from anywhere. Whether you’re balancing other commitments or embarking on your next big trip, this course fits your schedule.

Take Action – Enrol Today

Start your journey towards becoming a successful travel writer and photographer. Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol and begin turning your travel passion into a thriving career.

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.

Course Summary

Course Code TWP
Qualification gained Australian College Advanced Journalism program (Travel Writing and Photography)
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, Photo Assessments
Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1 – Introduction to Travel Writing

Reading 1 – The World of Travel Writing and Photography
Introduction to Travel Writing and Photograph
The Travel Journalist’s Role
Getting Published
The Rewards of Travel Journalism
Writing a Travel Article
Your Travel Writing Toolkit

Reading 2 – Writing for the Media: Structure of an Article
What You need to be a Travel Writer
Promotional Trips
The Structure of an Article
How an Editor Assesses Your Article

Reading 3 – The Travel Writer and Photographer’s Words and Picture Needs
Basic Equipment Needs
The Internet
Creating Words and Pictures with Style
House Style and Other Conventions

Reading 4 – Selling to Local and Overseas Publications
Selling Yourself and Your Work
How to Present Your Articles
A Basic Freelance Contract

 

Module 2 – Developing Your Writing and Research Skills

Reading 1 – Writing Travel Features
The Travel Feature
Using Quotes in Your Travel Features
Writing With Tense in Mind
The Language of Your Feature Story

Reading 2 – Interviewing Techniques for Travel Writers
Quotes
The Conversational Approach
The Formal Interview
Handling The PR Pressure
A People Policy

Reading 3 – Research and the Internet
Research and Sources
Seek The Statistics First
Home-Based Research Resources
External Research Resources

Reading 4 – Defamation, Copyright and Ethics
What is Defamation?
Confidentiality: A Mixture of Ethics and Law
Copyright

 

Module 3 – Professional Approach to Travel Writing

Reading 1 – Writing and Photographs:  The Package
‘Packaging’ Your Articles
The Art of Travel Photography
Plan Before You Go
Photographic Resources

Reading 2 – The Travel Writer’s Market
The Travel Journalists’ Newspaper Market
The Right Publication, The Right Department
The Magazine Market
Query Emails
The Television and Radio Market
Further Learning Resources

Reading 3 – PR, Journalism and Writing a Travel Book
Beyond the Mainstream Market
The Role of Public Relations
Writing The Travel Book

Reading 4 – Essentials of Travel Writing Success
A Review of the Basics
Photography Hints
Becoming a Successful Travel Writer

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.

COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3Completely customise your own payment plan here.