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Fully flexible and affordable online course!
Learn freelance journalism from industry professionals. Our fully flexible and affordable online course is suitable to kick start your freelance journalism career or simply to indulge your passion for journalism with the full support of our student success team along the way! Study from the comfort of home, or anywhere in the world. You can contain the skills and knowledge required to become a successful freelance journalist in as little as 12 weeks, or take as long as one year. About the British College of Journalism Established in 2007, though new to online reviews, the British College of Journalism has helped thousands of aspiring freelance journalists and writers to achieve success in this lucrative and rewarding industry. Approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), the College is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges.
Learn freelance journalism from industry professionals. Our fully flexible and affordable online course is suitable to kick start your freelance journalism career or simply to indulge your passion for journalism with the full support of our student success team along the way! Study from the comfort of home, or anywhere in the world. You can contain the skills and knowledge required to become a successful freelance journalist in as little as 12 weeks, or take as long as one year. About the British College of Journalism Established in 2007, though new to online reviews, the British College of Journalism has helped thousands of aspiring freelance journalists and writers to achieve success in this lucrative and rewarding industry. Approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), the College is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges.
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I feel blessed to have attended….
I feel blessed to have attended the college… I’m a lot more better journalist than I was before I started.
14 June 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Blossom,
Thanks for your 5 stars!
It’s wonderful that you feel you have progressed with the skills and knowledge you have gained through our course.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Great course and feedback
This course was insightful and well structured. There was a lot of very useful information across the 12 readings, as well as links to further reading for continued learning. The feedback from my supervisor was always very quick and supportive. I am very happy with the whole process and the course, and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning freelance journalism.
10 June 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Katherin,
Thanks for your 5-star recommendation!
I am so pleased you have enjoyed your learning experience with our College. It’s great that you found the course comprehensive and benefited from your tutor’s guidance.
We wish you the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Really good feedback on assignments…
Really good feedback on assignments that you can do in your own time.
17 June 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your experience with our College.
It’s great that you have benefited from your tutor's guidance and that our course's flexible nature allowed you to complete your studies pressure-free.
We wish you the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The British College of Journalism has…
The British College of Journalism has equipped me with the skills I need to pursue my dream career. It is worth the money and I had no issues whatsoever, the team helped me every step of the way!
12 June 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you so much for your 5 stars.
It’s fantastic to hear the knowledge and skills you have gained through our course have given you the confidence to pursue your future in journalism – and that you felt supported by our team through your studies.
We wish you all the very best and if you ever require assistance, our support extends well after graduation.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
A Focused Course - Excellently Administrated
The course's content was broad yet entirely focused. Tutorials were well written and effectively presented, with the right amount of plenary self-exercises to help consolidate. The assignments were challenging - good!
Judy was an informative and encouraging tutor - feedback was quick, encouraging and suitably critical. The admin team were highly supportive. The online environment was rich, yet simple to navigate. Thank you to faculty and administration for facilitating my graduation!
24 May 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thanks so much for your 5-star review.
It’s fantastic to hear that you are finding the course all-encompassing, from the content and assignments to the interaction with your tutor, all while feeling supported by our College team. This is precisely what we aim for, and it’s rewarding when this is acknowledged.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and hope you keep in touch.
Kind regards,
Erin
College Registrar
This course has taught me SO much more than I thought it would
Studying with the British College of Journalism was effortless and has taught me SO much.
I received the modules weekly but had as much time as I needed to return them. Feedback was given in good time and always before the next assignment so I could take on board feedback and implement it.
I already work in the writing field as an edu-journalist but wanted to gain journalism experience and a qualification. This course has taught me SO much more than I thought it would and has been such a good use of my time.
Thank you to everyone at the college for your support and guidance :)
4 June 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Hannah,
Thanks so much for sharing your 5-star experience. This has made our day!
It’s great to hear that our course provided you with new knowledge and has armed you with fresh techniques to add to your experience in the journalism industry.
Our number one aim is to support our students and it’s been an absolute pleasure to work with you. I look forward to sharing your comments with your tutor and the team as I know they will appreciate this.
Kind regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The course is very interesting with…
The course is very interesting with relevant feedbacks from the tutor Judy.
I learnt so many things and the advice are very helpful. The follow-up is excellent as well.
I really enjoyed this training. About the course content, I liked especially the writing tips and the assignements which are excellent opportunities to practice what we learnt. I strongly recommend this course.
22 May 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Nathalie,
Thanks so much for your 5-star recommendation!
I am so pleased you enjoyed your learning experience with and benefited from your tutor’s guidence. We aim to make the assignments as practical as possible so it’s fantastic to hear that you found these stimulating.
We look forward to seeing what you achieve next and hope you keep in touch.
Kind regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Writing made easy
My mentor was very helpful and encouraging. The assignments were informative and covered all areas of journalism. I always received a reply to my queries and I felt the feedback on my assignments was honest and constructive.
20 April 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review!
I am so pleased you found the course comprehensive and benefited from your tutor's guidance. I look forward to passing your comments on to your tutor, as I know she will appreciate the acknowledgement.
We hope you keep in touch and wish you the very best.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Judy and the team are great
Judy and the team are great. They guide you through the course with all the information you need. If you have a question on anything they are extremely prompt in responding. Very pleased I did this course.
4 April 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Lee,
Thanks so much for your 5 stars!
We pride ourselves in the service and support we offer, and it’s really rewarding when this is acknowledged.
I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the rest of the team and your tutor, as I know they will appreciate hearing this.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next, Lee. All the best.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Attentive, kind and supportive
I have always enjoyed writing and decided to find out more about freelance journalism, article writing, and publishing work for payment. I came across BCJ’s website and was taken aback at how professionally detailed and beautifully written it was.
I have never been so out of my comfort zone with each and every assignment.
However, I was always reassured and whenever I needed to ask for assignment advice, I was guided in a kind and generous manner. My tutor, Judy Yorke, gave friendly, supportive, and encouraging feedback. I learned so much from getting things wrong.
This course has given me an enormous amount of confidence in writing articles concisely, approaching editors, and the idea of having my pieces published eventually. I highly recommend BCJ with 5 stars. You will not just learn about constructive article writing, but the industry, all it entails and its niches of publishing.
3 April 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Chantel,
Thanks so much for your glowing 5-star review! It’s made our day.
It’s fantastic to hear that you found the course challenged you positively, leading to further learning opportunities. I look forward to passing your comments on to Judy, as I know she will appreciate the acknowledgement.
I am so pleased your new knowledge and skills have boosted your confidence, and you are now set to step into the journalism industry. We can’t wait to see your name in print and hope you keep in touch.
Please remember our support extends well beyond graduation.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
An easy to follow, thorough and interesting course. You will be ready to hit the ground running as soon as you finish. Fantastic value for money.
A very thorough and interesting course - a great introduction to the industry, how it works and what is needed to succeed. The assignments were very helpful in setting you up to use in the real world. The flexibility was brilliant for me as I had no pressure from yet more deadlines and could do it all in my own time. The team were super efficient in getting back to any questions I had and I received assignment feedback within a couple of days, even over weekends.
20 March 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks so much for sharing your 5-star experience with our College!
We are pleased you found the course comprehensive and provided the fundamentals to achieve success in the freelance journalism industry.
We aim to provide students with full flexibility while learning the skills to be industry ready and take great pride in the course we provide and the support we offer. Therefore, I am delighted your experience has been so positive.
We look forward to keeping in touch and please remember our support is always here.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
An informative course to learn the art of writing, interviewing, and how to publish your work. No, false hopes were given.
Thank you for an extremely informative course that provided honest opinions on journalism. No, false hopes were given, but excellent training, guidance, and support to learn the art of writing, interviewing, and how to publish your work.
22 March 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Anna
Thanks so much for your 5-star review!
We are delighted you found the course comprehensive and provided insider insight into the true freelance journalism industry.
We pride ourselves in the course and support we offer, and really rewarding when this is acknowledged. I look forward to sharing your comments with your tutor and the rest of the team.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next with your new knowledge and skills.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Great course and kind team
I took the freelance journalism course offered by the BCJ, and I found it to be very helpful and informative while also doing an outstanding job of immersing me in the world of journalism. The course was carefully and thoughtfully structured in a way that best stimulated my curiosity and confidence, with the feedback that I received from each assignment offering insightful tips for how I can best improve my work. My experience with the BCJ team was also positive and I found them to be kind, patient, and helpful.
27 February 2023
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Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Zaynab,
Thanks so much for sharing your 5-star experience.
It’s wonderful that you found the course comprehensive and structured to boost your confidence and ignite your potential as a freelance journalist.
We take great pride in the course we provide and the support we offer, so I’m so glad this has met your expectations, and I look forward to sharing your comments with your tutor and the rest of the College team.
It’s been a pleasure to work with you, Zaynab, and we hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
A thorough course where you're guaranteed to learn a lot, no matter your level
Even after years in the comms/marketing industry, there were still so many things I learnt from this thorough course. It pushes you to think outside the box and gives you confidence in your writing and freelance abilities.
Plus, the admin staff and tutors were always super communicative (as well as being very helpful and accommodating with some things I needed) - I really appreciated that!
4 January 2023
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Emily,
Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience with our College and course.
Given your industry experience, I’m so pleased our course has offered new and refreshed information and techniques.
We pride ourselves in the service and support we offer, and really rewarding when this is acknowledged. I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the rest of the team and your tutor, as I know they will appreciate hearing this.
We wish you all the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Highly Recommend
I enjoyed the course and it definitely lived up to and exceeded my expectations
28 December 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Shirley,
Thanks so much for your 5-star recommendation.
We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your learning experience with the College. We take great pride in the course and service we provide, so it’s fantastic that this has exceeded your expectations.
We wish you the best and hope you keep in touch!
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Really enjoyable course
Really enjoyable course. Feedback was always constructive and received promptly from tutor. Student portal easy to navigate but I liked the fact that email was also available. Would definitely recommend!
22 December 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Tania,
Thank you for your 5-star recommendation!
I’m pleased that you enjoyed your learning experience with our College.
It’s wonderful to hear that you have benefitted from your tutor’s prompt feedback and that our learning platform suited you.
We wish you all the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Very helpful
Course was very interesting. Assignment feedback was sent very quickly and was extremely helpful.
1 December 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5-star review!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the course and that your tutor’s feedback was punctual and beneficial. As an industry professional, your tutor really has insider insight.
We wish you the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The feedback from the tutor.
30 November 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Sugandh,
Thank you for your five stars!
It’s wonderful to hear that you benefitted from your tutor’s feedback. We strongly believe there’s no one better to learn from than industry professionals who practice what they teach daily.
We wish you all the very best and hope you keep in touch!
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Great course!
Great course for new writers and anyone looking to get published. The course was clear and interesting. It has given me the confidence to write my own articles. You get constructive feedback on all assignments. It’s a really good course for the money.
28 November 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5-star review!
It’s fantastic to hear the knowledge and skills you have acquired through our course have given you the confidence to pursue your future in the freelance journalism industry. I’m also pleased you benefited from your tutor’s feedback.
It’s been a pleasure to work with you, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
It's great to know the college is…
It was great to know the college is always there for me. Thanks for your support and coaching all the way!
28 November 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review!
We pride ourselves in the service and support we offer, and really rewarding when this is acknowledged. I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the rest of the team, as I know they will appreciate your comments.
We wish you all the very best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
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