Journalism / Media Courses

Course Duration
Max 24 Months
Study Hours
Approx 10 hours/week
Course Fees
Pay by Installments:

Deposit: $100
Installments: $46.94 x 36 weeks.

Or pay in full: $1432

Advanced Freelance Journalism Course
(Course Number: B0016)

Learn what it takes to expand your freelance writing career

With print and electronic media relying increasingly on outside contributors for content, there are some lucrative opportunities out there if you have a talent for writing, the appropriate industry knowledge and a solid work ethic.

The Australian College of Journalism's Advanced Freelance Journalism course will provide you with the skills required to develop and expand your freelance journalistic career.

As well as learning how to craft more compelling copy, with the Advanced Freelance Journalism course you will further develop your interviewing skills and research techniques, and discover the better ways to sell your story ideas to editors.

What you will learn

  • The business aspect of professional freelance journalism
  • Interviews
  • Code of ethics
  • Network, network, network
  • Be assertive
  • 'Off the record'
  • Photojournalism assignments
  • New technological advances
  • What editors want
  • FAQs!
  • Two key writing principles
  • Equipment
  • Selling a package
  • The craft of travel writing
  • Getting commissioned
  • Self-promotion
  • Ingredients of a good travel article
  • Going on location
  • Broadcasting fundamentals
  • Cracking television’s challenging barriers
  • Openings in the lifestyle market
  • How to write reviews
  • Tips for writing a book
  • What do I write about?
  • Steps towards getting published
  • Manuscript presentation
  • What are royalties?
  • About publishing agreements

Included extras

On completion of your course, you'll receive a FREE 12 month Australian News Syndicate Media Pass – valued at $50.

You'll also receive:

  • Hot copy - A Virtual Newsroom CD ROM

Career prospects

As a freelance journalist you are your own boss, and can ultimately decide what you want to write about. Of course, to reach this stage you will need to build up a network of contacts who are happy to pay you for your work. Once established, you may earn the luxury to pick and choose which assignments you take on, making your work more rewarding and fulfilling.

Potential job titles on completion of the Advanced Freelance Journalism course include:

  • Freelance Journalist