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Overview
What you will study
This Introduction to Broadcast Journalism course offered by City, University of London , combines knowledge of journalism principles with the practical, hands-on experience of creating your own content.
Learn what makes a story ‘newsworthy’, how to write for broadcast and the legal and ethical issues around broadcasting. Develop your research and interviewing skills and build confidence presenting on TV and radio.
Topics can vary to suit your interest (for example, business, global affairs, food, lifestyle, health, community matters), with plenty of opportunity to experiment with new ideas.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- What is ‘newsworthy’?
- Researching & developing stories, and why branding matters
- Legal and ethical issues in broadcasting
- Interviewing
- Writing for broadcast (TV and Radio) considerations for visual/audio audiences
- Radio: Principles and practice
- TV: Principles and practice
- Pitching content part 1: Principles of branding, audience, newsworthiness, platform, clients etc
- Pitching content part 2: Finish and present your own original pitch, and receive feedback on it
- Tips for freelancers/job seekers/media professionals
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Journalism View 15 other Short Courses in Journalism in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- It is ideal if you are new to journalism and want to develop your understanding and build confidence across a variety of key media skills.
- We do not ask for any formal qualifications to enrol on the Broadcast Journalism short courses. You should have a strong interest and enthusiasm for journalism, media and current affairs.
- You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.
Tuition Fee
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International
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National
460 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 460 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
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