I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about freelance journalism and writing in general. The course is extremely detailed and many of the skills learnt are adaptable to vario... See more
Company replied
While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more
To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more
See what reviewers are saying
This course exceeded my expectations. The tutorials are well structured and packed with practical knowledge that goes far beyond the basics of writing. What I valued most was learning how to think lik... See more
Company replied
The attention to details is amazing! its enjoyable reading the tutorials. style of writing removes boredom from studying. I did the course within 10 weeks because i am always looking forward to l... See more
Company replied
Great course, highly recommend it. I learnt a lot and the course gave me the knowledge and confidence to take writing seriously. I would have preferred a real-time method of getting feedback,... See more
Company replied
Company details
About British College of Journalism
Written by the company
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.
Contact info
Online, United Kingdom
- questions@britishcollegeofjournalism.com
- britishcollegeofjournalism.com
4.8
Excellent
165 reviews
Asks customers to review
This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative
How this company uses Trustpilot
See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.
People also looked at
Hello you
The course awakened the sense of me, and was a reminder that I can do life independently. Amen!
26 November 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Teresa,
Thank you for your five stars!
Your review has made our day. We can’t wait to see what you achieve next, Teresa, armed with the skills and knowledge you now possess.
We wish you a bright future in freelance journalism and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The course was comprehensive and very…
The course was comprehensive and very informative for those wishing to learn about freelance journalism. The student portal and accessing email correspondence presented some issues.
7 November 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thanks for your review.
We’re delighted to hear that you found the course comprehensive. You’ll find that your tutorials will be a great resource library that you’ll likely refer to for years to come as well.
Unfortunately, there are occasional delays to some mail domains, but this is out of our control and has to do more with the mail provider. We can appreciate this may have been frustrating at times. I do hope you felt supported by our team to ensure any issues were resolved.
We wish you all the very best and hope you will keep in touch to let us know of your successes.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Great!
A very encouraging, information and advice filled course! Gave me a lot of confidence
10 October 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Ruth,
Thanks so much for your five stars!
I’m so pleased you found the course filled with relevant information and that you now have the confidence to head into the journalism industry with the skills and knowledge you have gained.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve, and we hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin McCreedy
College Registrar
Excellence course for building skills and confidence
The course offers a fantastic grounding in freelance journalism. I appreciated being able to take it at my own pace and there are loads of resources and activities to build confidence and practical skills. The tutor gave prompt and useful feedback throughout. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in freelance journalism.
30 September 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Kirsty,
Thank you so much for your 5-star recommendation.
We aim to ensure that our students are industry-ready by the completion of their studies with our College, and it’s great that you can see the application of the fundamental skills taught can lead to a successful freelance journalism career.
It’s also great to hear that you have benefited from your personal tutor’s guidance. Being an industry professional, your tutor has insider insight.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next, and we hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
A Great Course!
An excellent course from start to finish! I had the honour of having Daniel Scott as my tutor, he was brilliant. His feedback was always constructive and encouraging. The administration of the course was also really good, nothing seemed too much trouble and every query was always answered promptly with a friendly vibe! Thank you to you all.
2 October 2022
Unprompted review
Top tips to become a journalist
5-star course for journalists.
If you are looking to hone your skills as a journalist, this is the course for you. It gives you a realistic introduction to the world of freelance journalism.
The course has taught me a multitude of skills from conducting interviews to pitching editors, learning journalism jargon to improving my writing skills. It is jam packed with top tips and has left me brimming with ideas for unique articles.
The materials are professionally written, the staff are supportive, and the tutor, Judy, is second to none. She gives constructive feedback which really makes you reflect on your assignments, and I can see just how much I have improved under her guidance.
After a few assignments, I had really gained in confidence and have taken on authoring work as well as editing jobs in the past few months
I have just finished the course and hope to pitch an article soon so I can put everything I have learned into practice.
7 September 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5-star recommendation!
Your review has made our day. We pride ourselves on the course and support our team offers, 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 want to ensure that our students are industry-ready by the completion of their studies with our College, and it’s great that you can see the application of the fundamental skills taught can lead to a successful freelance journalism career.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next, and we look forward to you keeping in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
British College of Journalism - Freelance Writing Course
Great course, with helpful and fast-acting staff. Using what I learned I managed to get a new job.
31 August 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5 stars!
Wow, this is fantastic! We are so pleased to hear that you have forged your way into the industry armed with the knowledge and skills you have gained through your studies with our College.
We get such satisfaction from our students’ accomplishments, and we wish you all the very best with this exciting venture. Please keep in touch!
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The Ecstasy I Found at BCJ
British College of Journalism offered me a world class learning experience. The teaching was professional and skillful. When I waa studying the course, I felt readily prepared for the upcoming challenges in the industry.
My connection with the institution's administration was immense. All the staff I kept in touch with, served me with real purpose. Each staff made me feel at home and they became good virtual friends. I was happily satisfied with how the administration attended to my concerns and it's important to acknowledge their sense of understanding which is admirable.
British College of Journalism is more than a learning facility. It is a considerable place to make ambitious writers' dream come true.
Thank you BCJ for this unforgettable experience.
1 September 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Brian,
Thank you for your 5 stars!
Your review has made our day. We pride ourselves on 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 hope you keep in touch and wish you all the very best with a bright future in journalism.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The course is great value for money
The course is great value for money! You get so much good learning content. I liked the pace which you can set. My course tutor Judy was absolutely brilliant - her feedback throughout was timely and motivational. Thank you BCJ!
25 August 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Shalina,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience!
It’s wonderful to hear that you have taken away so much from the course and that you have benefited from your personal tutor’s feedback. I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Judy as I know she will appreciate the acknowledgement.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Fantastic course
Great course. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. The modules are set out well and it’s very informative. I got a lot from it and am looking forward to putting what I’ve learnt to good use. I love that it helps you to write a great article and gets you to think about what would work when. It helps you to write a brief, write an intro email to a magazine and encourages you to start straight away! Judy Yorke is a great tutor. The feedback she gave helped me to improve and develop. I highly recommend this course.
15 August 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Emma,
Thank you for your 5-star recommendation!
We take great pride in the course we provide, so I’m so glad you found it comprehensive. Getting our students industry-ready is one of our top priorities. I’m also pleased to hear that you’ve benefited from your personal tutor’s feedback and guidance.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
For anyone aspiring to be a…
For anyone aspiring to be a professional writer or improve on their writing skills, British College of Journalism is the place to be, professional tutors and cooperative staff, i give them a 5 Star.
29 July 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Collins,
We thank you for your 5 stars!
We take great pride in the course we provide and the support we offer so it’s really 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
Great course
Great course, highly recommend it. I learnt a lot and the course gave me the knowledge and confidence to take writing seriously.
I would have preferred a real-time method of getting feedback, either by live chat or zoom. Although you could send in questions I felt this to be a bit disconnected and slow.
Otherwise, I really enjoyed the course and definitely think it's worth doing if you enjoy writing and want to add journalism to your existing skill set.
23 June 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Raminder,
Thank you for your recommendation.
I’m delighted that the course has provided you with the skills and knowledge to feel confident and get serious about your writing.
I hope you benefited from the interaction you had with your tutor. As our tutors are working journalists in the industry, our system accommodates their professional commitments. This also simulates the editor/freelancer relationship, so it’s a great experience.
We strongly believe there’s no one better to learn from than those who practice what they teach daily and can offer insider insight.
We wish you all the best and hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards
Erin
College Registrar
Write more compelling marketing copy
This course is relevant for anyone who needs to write well in a digital environment as well as for traditional media channels. I work in marketing and wanted to brush-up on my copywriting skills. In an incredibly cluttered media landscape, your message (blog or news story) can easily get lost in the noise.
There are lots of hints, tips & guidance to attract and keep an audience’s attention. Oh, and there is no such thing as writer’s block! At least if you think you’ve had it, this course will quickly help you overcome it.
I previously worked for a successful international journalist & found the advice on pitching to editors and structuring articles creatively, relevant to current industry standards & practice.
If I had one suggestion on how to improve the course, it would be to tailor more tutorials towards what students want to specialise in, with less emphasis on celebrity and mainstream media articles. Although there is ample opportunity to write about subjects you’re interested in.
7 June 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Emma,
Thank you for your 5-star review!
I’m delighted to hear that the course provided a refresher and armed you with practical skills to exercise in your marketing profession.
We want to ensure that our students are industry-ready by the completion of their studies with our College. Therefore, it’s fantastic that, given your previous work with an experienced journalist, you can see the application of the fundamental skills taught can lead to writing success.
We appreciate your suggestions and do hope that the varied assignments provide students with the flexibility to focus on their niche as well as be introduced to other lucrative writing possibilities.
We wish you all the very best and hope you keep in touch!
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
This course has been exactly what I…
This course has been exactly what I hoped for, and more. It has given me the confidence, knowledge and skills to follow my passion and enable me to start to transition to a second career in writing. You're able to work at your own pace and I've been able to fit my studies in around my current job.
The course content is so thorough, the useful practical tips you gain are invaluable. But probably the biggest benefit has been the constructive and honest feedback I had for my assignments from my tutor, Judy, that has been so helpful. She was very knowledgeable and experienced in the writing niche I was interested in, she's been fantastic.
The business side of the course is also covered well, which although that side of things was more familiar to me, for someone new to freelancing it would cover everything you need to think about.
I would totally recommend this course.
7 June 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Janet,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star recommendation!
Your glowing review has made our day. We are so pleased that you now have the confidence to forge your way into the journalism industry armed with the knowledge and skills you have gained through your studies.
It's also wonderful to hear that you are benefiting from the interaction you had with your personal tutor. We strongly believe there's no one better to learn from than industry professionals who practise what they teach on a daily basis. I'll be sure to pass your comments on to Judy.
We can't wait to see what you achieve next and look forward to continuing to work with you.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
A great way to build confidence
This course helped me to lay a solid foundation for my career in freelance journalism. Industry insights and great advice made me believe that I could write for a living, and now I am doing just that! I would 100% recommend this course. You won’t regret it!
30 May 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Melita,
Wow, this is fantastic! We are so pleased to hear that you have forged your way into the industry and are set to be a successful freelance journalist with the knowledge and skills you have gained through your studies.
We get such satisfaction from our students’ accomplishments, and we wish you all the very best with this exciting venture. Please keep in touch!
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5 stars.
I’m so pleased that your experience with our course and College has been wonderful!
We look forward to continuing to work with you – keep up the great work.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi,
Thank you for your 5 stars!
I’m delighted to hear that you are enjoying the learning process with our College and feel supported by our team.
We look forward to continuing to work with you, and keep up the great work.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
I was very grateful for the fact the…
I was very grateful for the fact the course was so well structured and set out. It went over every aspect involved for someone looking to write blogs, articles or become a full-time freelance journalist.
I was most impressed that every question I sent in was answered so quickly and the feedback was always so helpful and real.
The British College of Journalism left me with the impression that they take a personal involvement with every student's study progress and personal objectives. I could sense a real human involvement with each of their feedbacks and answers to my questions.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Jamie Carroll
3 May 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience!
Your review has made our day. We pride ourselves on the service and support we offer, and it’s really rewarding when this is acknowledged. I can’t wait to share your comments with your tutor and our dedicated team!
I’m so pleased that you found the course comprehensive and feel prepared to step into the industry armed with the knowledge and skills you have gained from our course.
We hope you keep in touch and we look forward to seeing what you achieve next.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
Wanting a change in career?
A great course full of in-depth expert knowledge. Perfect for anyone wanting a change of career.
19 April 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Natalie,
Thank you for your review!
It’s wonderful to hear that you found the course comprehensive and filled with insider knowledge and tips.
We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and we hope you keep in touch.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
I loved this course
I loved this course. I’ve been thinking of doing a journalism course for a while now and I’m so glad I chose this one. Very cost effective as you can pay in instalment, and the tutorial booklets are super clear. Also the feedback is great. I definitely feel more confident in my journalistic writing abilities.
19 April 2022
Reply from British College of Journalism
Hi Anna,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review. We love that you loved our course!
It’s also fantastic to hear that you are finding the course comprehensive and affordable. I’m so pleased that the knowledge and skills you are acquiring through your journey with our College have given you the confidence to pursue your future in the freelance journalism industry.
We look forward to continuing to work with you and seeing where this course will take you.
Kind Regards,
Erin
College Registrar
The Trustpilot Experience
Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.
We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.
Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.
Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.
Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.
Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.