This course will train you in a whole range of skills, all of which are required for a successful career as a staff journalist. You will learn the techniques of interviewing and reporting through the practical experience of your assignments as well as writing an intro, feature and editorial articles, profiles, and handouts.

You will see how to handle a running story, understand the importance of house style, basic 'subbing', creating headlines and captions, and presenting copy. It also gives a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of newsroom techniques, as well as covering in detail the legal and ethical aspects required.