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Masters vs Short Course

No matter what your peers, recruiters, or old-time hacks say, there is no one way to get into journalism. Journalism is a fast-changing industry, particularly in the digital age,.....
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The ultimate list of journo Facebook groups

Facebook may not be the most popular social networking site amongst Gen-Zers, but that doesn’t mean it’s not useful to us. In fact it can connect networks seamlessly via their..

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Going back to university: making the most of student journalism

This year will mark my final year as a journalism student. I have been thinking about what will happen after I graduate a lot recently which has simultaneously led to..

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Do you need a journalism degree to be a successful journalist?

The question as old as time - or perhaps more realistically as old as journalism degrees. Amber Sunner draws up the pros and cons of each option. This was the..
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NCTJ: The important element to your journalism career

Recent graduate Elliot Brennan studied a journalism degree. The degree wasn’t accredited by the NCTJ meaning his job prospects after graduation were limited without this.....
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How journalism lecturers prepare for a new academic year post-lockdown

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, terms at university were cut short. Thousands of universities across the UK and beyond were forced to shut their doors for the safety of both.....
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