Higher Education, Management and Professional Guide 2022-23

SCHOOL OF DIGITAL SKILLS
COURSE KEY: Examining body | Attendance | Weeks | Duration | Level
Course Entry Criteria Course content
Journalism Diploma or NCTJ
Journalism Apprenticeship
NCTJ | PT | 34 weeks | 1 year | Level 5
5 GCSEs (grade C/4
or above, including
English) or 2 A Levels or
equivalent vocational
qualification.
You will be equipped with the professional
qualification and practical skills that are
essential for anyone seeking employment in
a multi-media setting, which could include
print journalism, writing for websites, public
relations and broadcast media.
Course subject to viable numbers.
This can also be done as a Trainee Journalist
Apprenticeship
Assessment
Completion of
self-study outside
college hours
Progression
Progression onto the
NQJ examinations
NQJ Community Reporter
Senior Programme/ Senior
Reporter Apprenticeship
NCTJ | PT/ Distance Learning | Various | 18 months
| Level 6
NCTJ Diploma
Part of a new Community News Project
between Facebook, The National Council
for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and
regional publishers.
As well as a programme of digital training
led by Facebook, journalists will receive
training towards the NCTJ qualification in
Darlington and through distance learning
Exams and
Logbook
Media
Design
CentrE
Housing dedicated
screening and
games testing
rooms, production
studios and top
spec resources.
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www.darlington.ac.uk Course booking line 01325 503050