Postgraduate courses offer one of the best routes into modern journalism. Journalism is changing rapidly, and we make sure that our students fully understand what is required today and tomorrow so that everyone can maximize their chances of achieving their personal goal.

Why?
These courses are well known in the UK and around the world for training the highest level of journalists. On average, about half of our students come to us on specific recommendations from newspapers, broadcasters and individuals working in the field.

However, not all of our students want to be journalists. This course is also chosen by those for whom knowledge and understanding of journalism is a great asset – PR, politics and advertising are just some of the professions whose representatives can be sent to our courses.

When?
The course can start either in March or September.

The course consists of 4 modules, each lasting from 20 to 24 weeks.

If the modules are taken consecutively, the course can be taken within two years of enrollment. Alternatively, you can take the course in one year if you study two modules in parallel.

How the course works:
Enrollment for this course runs through September and March of each year.

The full course (four modules) is taught over two academic years, and if successful, you will receive a post-graduate diploma in journalism. You must complete the entire course within two years of your initial enrolment to qualify for the PG Diploma. Modules must be taken in the order given at registration.

Students also receive audio lectures that can be downloaded and listened to at their own pace before each online lecture. At the end of each module, students take an exam in the online exam room.

Textbooks and Assignments

You will do an average of one study guide per month and one lecture per week, approximately 5 to 8 hours (total) of reading, research, and writing assignments each week.

You will have a deadline of one week in which to complete and submit your individual assignments, and you will be penalized for those received late.

You are also expected to achieve at least 85% “attendance” in lectures.

Instructors are recruited from our existing “pool” of mentors, all of whom are working journalists with excellent credentials and at least 15 years of experience in the journalism industry. Personal tutors will also be available for email support between lectures and tutorials. Information about some of our current instructors can be found on our website.

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This fun and interactive course provides introductory information for students who are just beginning their blogging journey. Tips, techniques and approaches to writing intriguing, compelling and inspiring blog posts will be provided.

What will we cover?

• Develop an understanding of why you want to blog and what you hope to get out of it.
• Begin to understand who you want your readers to be and why they will want to read your blog.
• Learn more about the different styles of blogging.
• Understand the basics of what a blog post and blog should contain.
• Begin to understand how the blog is found by others and how you can promote your blog.
• The opportunity to ask questions about your own blogging ideas.

What will I accomplish?
By the end of this course, you should be able to…

• Understand what your blog should be and think through the “next steps” to work on.
• Develop your understanding of blogging and what it means to be a blogger.
• Create a list of blog ideas that you are willing to write.

What level is the course at and do I need any special skills?
This is a beginner’s course. Students will need to write fluent English and will need enthusiasm to create or develop their own blog.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside of class?
You will be taught through a combination of pair work, tutor instruction, short writing assignments, and analysis of passages.

Our school is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all, and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that students are encouraged to let their tutor and classmates know in advance if any writing they want to share contains material that might be considered confidential. If you are unsure of what may constitute confidential content, ask your tutor for further clarification and review our expectations for participation in our writing courses.

All students are invited to join us at our regular writing night.

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What will we cover?

• News and articles.
• Editing skills.
• Interview techniques.
• How to use facts and quotes.

What will I accomplish?
By the end of this course, you should be able to.

• Write an introduction to a news story.
• Write an introduction to a feature.
• Understand the difference between news stories and features.
• Edit your stories by length.

What level is the course at and do I need any special skills?
The course is an introductory course and no prior knowledge or skills are required. Energy and enthusiasm are more important than writing experience. It is also suitable for foreign language students with an acceptable level of English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside of class?
This is a very practical course, focusing on both group and individual work. We will discuss articles, you will create your own copy, and there will be assignments to do outside of class.

All City Lit writing courses will include a master class element. This means that students will create work that will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the instructor and other students. The college has a constructive criticism policy, and all feedback on another student’s work from the instructor and other students must be presented in that spirit.

For classes longer than one day, regular reading and writing exercises will be set to be completed at home on a due date.

Are there any other expenses? Is there anything I need to bring?
Buying publications/magazines from your target area is recommended.

All students are invited to attend evening workshops from our instructors, which are held daily after 6:00 p.m., except on weekends.

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