Journalism

Study Programme and Entry Criteria Duration Destinations

Level 5 Junior Journalist Apprenticeship

Employers will set their own entry requirements, but ideally you will need 5 GCSE subjects with C/4 grade and above, including English Language, or ideally 2 A Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media. Mature students will be assessed on individual merit. 1 Year After successful completion of the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism and approximately 18 months as a Junior Reporter, you may progress to the National Qualification in Journalism Examinations (NQJ), which allows progression to the role of Senior Reporter.

You will be expected to pass the NCTJ entrance test for this course. You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship

Level 7 Senior Journalist Apprenticeship

Employers will set their own entry requirements, but ideally you will need a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification; achieved a degree (any subject); or completed the Junior Journalist, Apprenticeship and 5 GCSE subjects with C/4 grade and above, including English Language.

You will be expected to pass the NCTJ entrance test for this course.

You must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant environment for the duration of the Apprenticeship. 18-24 Months After successful completion of the NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) Level 6 roles could include Senior journalist, Senior reporter, Broadcast journalist, Content editor, Digital editor, Audience relationship manager, Features editor, Multimedia reporter, Video journalist.