Writing and Journalism Courses


Writing and journalism online courses for personal or professional development.
Learn to write, edit or publish or become a more effective communicator. Gain skills, knowledge and practical experience with the one-on-one guidance of your industry experienced tutor. Flexible learning and responsive support.

  
Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Publishing & Journalism)

Professional course with equal focus on developing writing, publishing, business and management skills, in order to be a successful writer, editor or publisher.

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Editing

Study editing in this comprehensive course. Prepare writing for publishing and become a professional editor. Enhance career or business opportunities in media. ...

10 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Journalism

Learn all the skills you need to start a career in journalism, online. Study writing, editing, photography and photoshop. A comprehensive qualification in medi...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Professional Writing & Editing

Become a professional writer or editor. This advanced level course develops your learning, experience, and awareness of writing skills. Students receive feedbac...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Publishing

Study publishing online and learn the core skills needed in publishing, whether traditional publishing or publishing online. Use skills learnt to publish onlin...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Freelance Writing

Learn to be a professional writer through online learning. Study writing, media studies or journalism. Improve your writing skills, for careers in publishing or...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Biographical Writing

Be a biographer! Learn to write a biography, family history, biographical novel, write a biographical magazine article or even an obituary. Great online course ...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Certificate in Creative Writing

Become a creative writer, study a qualification online. Creative writers are always in demand, to write fiction and non fiction, and anything from marketing mat...

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Editing and Proofreading

Study editing, proofreading, writing, media studies or journalism. Become a professional editor. Courses online or by correspondence.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Journalism

Study writing, publishing, editing, journalism or photojournalism. Experience based learning helps you develop an awareness of the industry, exploring opportun...

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Children's Writing

Learn to write children's picture books, junior fiction, and young adult novels. Discover key differences between genres, the secrets of structure and planning,...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Communications

Learn to communicate more effectively and clearly. A course to help you communicate efficiently professionally and personally using written or spoken words and ...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Copywriting

Copywriting online course- enhance your copywriting skills to create marketing copy that is concise and convincing for your audience.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Creative Writing

Study creative writing online - write more interesting fiction, more convincing advertising, more inspired poetry. Develop your creativity to write better, more...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Dramatic Writing

Study dramatic writing and learn to write compelling drama and how to plan, and develop your ideas and stories. Study online or by distance learning. Learn from...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Editing for Specialists and Professionals (Editing III)

This Editing for Specialists and Professionals course is intended for people already skilled in the essentials of editing. It introduces higher level language c...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Editing I (Editing and Proofreading)

Improve your editing and proofreading skills, learn to assess manuscripts, and mark up like the pros with this introductory course. Excellent for writers and ne...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Editing II

Take your editing skills to the next level - learn about the legalities of editing, different types of editing, graphic, charts, and apply your skills with a pr...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Editing Practice

Professional editing course - study writing, media studies or journalism, to be a professional editor; online or by distance education. Learn from experienced e...

4 lessons
100 hours
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Efficient Writing

Develop your writing and communication skills. Learn to write with intent, create clean copy and more. Useful for copywriters, editors, advertising writers, and...

6 lessons
100 hours
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Esl Writing Fundamentals

Is English your second language? Improve your ESL skills. Learn better writing and communication, improve your grammar and increase your vocabulary, guided by ...

12 lessons
100 hours
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Freelance Writing

Study freelance writing with professional writers, and learn how to write work that sells to freelance markets ranging from magazines and newspapers to online o...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Investigative Techniques

Learn to investigate people, places and events to determine accurate factual information for criminal investigation, investigative journalism, academic research...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Journalism Practice I

Learn how to write for publications. Study the practical writing skills sought after by publishers and editors and become a published writer. Learn by distance ...

100 hours
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Legal Terminology

Learn the meaning of key legal terms and advance your career. Understanding legal terminology is essential for journalists and media professionals, legal admini...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Photojournalism Practice I

Study photography, online, for a career or job in photography, to start a photo business or take better photos. Publish your photos online and gain photojournal...

11 lessons
100 hours
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Poetry

Learn to write poetry or enhance your poetry writing skills. Learn the grammar and techniques involved in writing sonorous verse. Learn about famous poets and t...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Public Speaking

Improve your public speaking abilities - Study online, a course for public speakers, teachers, politicians, media presenters, leaders - enhance your skills and...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Publishing I (Self Publishing Children's Books)

Learn how books for children and young people are published. This course is for people in self publishing or employment in children's publishing. Read more.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Publishing II

Discover the nature and scope of publishing, opportunities for careers and business - learn the basics, lay a foundation for working in the media.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Publishing III

Explore what to publish, how to publish, and where to sell what you publish. Raise your awareness of publishing to the next level for business or career success.

7 lessons
100 hours
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Script Writing

Study writing online. Improve and update your knowledge and start writing scripts. Useful for professional or personal development. Script writing can be used i...

11 lessons
100 hours
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Technical Writing (Advanced)

Study technical writing. Learn to write everything from reports and manuals to scientific papers and business submissions.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Writing Fiction

Learn to write fiction: Learn how to write engaging characters, settings, plots and how to structure a story. If fiction is your forté, this is the course for...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Writing in Practice

Learn how to revise your work with useful strategies and tips on the workshop process. Receive feedback on a larger project or build a portfolio in conjunction ...

7 lessons
100 hours
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Writing Non Fiction

Learn to write non fiction for any media - print, broadcast or digital. For writers or aspiring writers to improve, or even broaden their capacity to write non ...

10 lessons
100 hours
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