Course Description

Writing Skills for Journalism (QQI Level 5)

The Open College

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.

Who should complete this course?

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

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

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.

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Course Code	5N2435
College Name	The Open College
Course Category	Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Qualification	Level 5 Certificate
Course Location	Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 18
Course Fee	314
Course Duration	8 weeks
Course Times	This Writing Skills for Journalism – QQI Level 5 course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks 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.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism (5N2435)
Entry Requirements	Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Career Path	Who should complete this course? Students who wish to achieve a QQI credit in Writing Skills for Journalism Level 5. Learners who want to develop their writing skills.