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Writing Skills for Journalism (FETAC Level 5)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism (E20078).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to achieve a FETAC credit in Writing Skills for Journalism Level 5.
  • Learners who want to develop their writing skills.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • understand the ways in which the reading public is offered information
  • develop writing skills that answer the editorial needs of
  • newspapers, radio or television
  • write in different registers
  • work to pre-defined, tight deadlines
  • spot a potential story
  • demonstrate an understanding, in writing, of the difference between fact and comment
  • understand the legal framework within which journalists operate.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

  • Unit 1: Journalism and the News
  • Unit 2: Writing Reviews, Editorials and Columns
  • Unit 3: Writing Features and Human Interest stories
  • Unit 4: Journalism and the Law.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications, you can use the credit received for this course towards completing the major award in Media Production.

Assessment:

Collection of Work 75%
Assignment 25%

Collection of Work:

Students will have to complete four articles to include:

  • One news story
  • One review
  • One feature article
  • One human interest story.

These should be between 300 and 500 words in length and should be written to industry standard. All research should be original and submitted with work.

Assignment:

The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires the candidate to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding of the legal framework and key legal issues underpinning good journalistic practice.
The assignment should focus on one issue such as judicial process, copyright, censorship or defamation. Click here for more information.

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism (E20078).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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