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Introduction To Journalism


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Delivery: Online
Full Cost: $399.00
Would you like to be a journalist?  Take this introductory course to find out if journalism is for you!
The Online Courses Australia \"Introduction to Journalism\" course has been designed in conjunction with industry professionals to prepare you for life as a journalist. Introduction to Journalism is designed to introduce you to the basic elements of journalism.   As such, you will learn terms and concepts, and will discover your writing strengths and challenges.

This course has 4 units of study:
- What is Journalism?
- Elements of style
- Honing your skills
- Open field

Career Prospects
Successful completion of this course could lead to employment in:
- International, local and regional journalism
- Investigative reporting
- Foreign correspondence
- Columnist
- Feature writing
- Sports reporting
- Freelance reporting
- Broadcast journalism
- Multimedia reporting
- Social media

Course Delivery
This course is delivered online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a log-in and password, providing access to OCA\'s e-learning centre.

Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Journalism I. There are no pre-requisites to this course.

How long does the course take?
This short course should take approximately 12-15 hours.