Australian College of Journalism & Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) 

Professional Freelance Journalism 

More and more local and international newspapers and magazines are relying largely, if not exclusively, on freelance journalists for their material. There is an enormous range of related and lucrative freelance areas including commercial, public relations, newsletters, company reports, in-house journals and much more. 

This distance learning course is designed to build upon your professional qualifications and experience. 

The Australian College of Journalism and Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) Professional Freelance Journalism course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as a freelance journalist in today's world. 

Recently merged, these companies are now able to provide you with greater training opportunities. The Australian College of Journalism has provided specialist courses for over 20 years, and over that time have become a well known and respected distance education provider. And Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) is the world's leading provider of consumer-based distance education. 

A definition: Freelance Journalism 

Journalism is a discipline of collecting, analyzing, verifying, and presenting information gathered regarding current events, including trends, issues and people. (Source: Journalism: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

A freelancer or freelance worker is a self-employed person working in a profession or trade in which full-time employment is also common. Fields where freelancing is especially common include journalism and other forms of writing and creative services. (Source: Freelance: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

In journalism, a stringer is a freelance journalist, who is paid for each piece of published or broadcast work, rather than receiving a regular salary. They are heavily relied upon by most television news organizations. They mostly specialize in breaking news. (Source: Stringer: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

Key areas of learning - Advanced Freelance Journalism 

The benefits 

If you are ready to learn new skills, improve existing skills, make more money, get a better job, launch or advance in a career or start your own business, Thomson Education Direct can help you, as it does thousands of people, year after year. 

• Study at your own place. In the comfort of your own home, while traveling to or from work, or even while you're on holidays. It's up to you. 
• At your own pace. As there are no classes, you work at a pace that suits you, making learning easier. 
• In your own time. You choose when you want to study. Anytime! 
• With qualified tutors. Tutors are qualified in their field with many years of experience. Many are industry leaders, there to provide advice, assess your work and answer your questions. 
• And learning materials are included. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is included, saving you money. 
• At a price you can afford. Courses are competitively priced, allowing you to afford the course you want. 
• With an experienced organisation. Since 1921, Thomson Education Direct has provided quality home training for over 600,000 people. 
• Nationally accredited. Many courses are nationally accredited by ANTA (Australian National Training Authority) and by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board), which means that your course has been prepared to standards accepted by industry and government. 
• Recognition of Prior Learning. Formal recognition for your existing knowledge and skills, so you don't have to spend time having to re learn what you already know, or demonstrate skills you can already perform. 
• Code of Conduct. There is a strict code of conduct and ethics in place to protect you. 

Study at home to get the training you need and the job you want, without leaving your front door. Today, distance learning is recognised as one of the most convenient methods of education. 

Extra learning materials included in the Advanced Freelance Journalism course 

• Media Directory 
• HOTCopy CDROM 
• Photography for beginners booklet 
• 12 months FREE subscription Media Pass, on completion your course. 

Enrol and pay in full now to receive a 10% discount. 

Payment can be made via Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Bankcard or by Telegraphic Transfer. 
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All payments are made directly to Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct)