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NCE combination pack
A pack of 9 past papers with marking guides. Includes:
3 x newspaper practice
3 x news report
3 x news interview
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- NCTJ chairman to discuss shorthand on BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth programme
- Stellar line-up for NCTJ Digital Journalism Seminar
- New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists
- Two new courses awarded NCTJ accreditation
- Head of exams to leave the NCTJ
- "NCTJ training is badge of quality" says Guardian reporter
- NCTJ Photography Exhibition opens at The Guardian
- NCTJ principal examiner honoured at Journalism Skills Conference
- Ryman increases support of NCTJ students
- Former NCTJ student joins the Society of Editors
- Editors debate regulation and ethics in journalism training at conference
- NCTJ launches entry level industry standard qualification for broadcast journalism
- Ray Snoddy OBE to speak at NCTJ anniversary conference
- NCTJ course at Nottingham Trent tops Unistats tables for graduate employment
- NCTJ shorthand procedures
- First speakers announced for NCTJ Digital Journalism Seminar
- Honour for talented NCTJ trainee
- NCTJ photography exhibitors honoured at national awards
- Trainee reporters stands up for freedom of the press
- NCTJ students celebrate Royal Visit
- NCTJ board re-accredits twenty one courses
- NCTJ launches mobile careers website
- NCTJ Photography Exhibition opens tomorrow
- NCTJ anniversary conference this week
- NCTJ tutor awarded academic fellowship
- Industry professionals host specialist workshops
- Awards for Excellence shortlist
- Nationwide journalism competition seeks out new stars
- Head of accreditation to depart NCTJ
- ‘Evolution’ not ‘revolution’ for the NCE
- NCTJ alumnus, Alex Crawford, to deliver Bob Friend Memorial Lecture
- Top journalists help NCTJ develop business and finance journalism qualification
- Katie Dixon is our 'Star of the Future'
- Journalism Diversity Fund celebratory lunch
- Trainee reporters put to the test in first NCE of 2011
- 21st edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists available to pre-order
- NCTJ launches new short course programme
- Celebrations for award-wining reporters
- Joy for two photographers who passed first NCE exams held at The New Granary
- More than one hundred trainees sit National Certificate Examination in November
- Gala dinner closes with a speech from Ray Snoddy
- Still time to enter NCTJ Stars of the Future competition
- Discounted flights for those attending NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference
- Top journalists praise new edition of public affairs book
- “McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists has become an institution” says Lord Hunt
- Still time to enter NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2011
- NCTJ student to recreate adventure
- Stellar line-up for Data Journalism Seminar
- NCTJ celebrates 60 years of quality journalism training
- Celebrations for top sports journalism students
- Shorthand success celebrated in Glasgow
- NCTJ launches new health journalism short course
- Archant to sponsor NCTJ shorthand award
- Learn more about technology in journalism at anniversary conference
- Hastings reporter bags two NCE awards
- Celebrations for NCE award-winners
- John Pienaar entertains delegates at NCTJ Public Affairs Seminar
- One month until NCTJ Photography Exhibition opens
- Northern Ireland Ministers to open NCTJ conference
- NCTJ Photography Exhibition
- Training is 'vital' says award-winning Sky News presenter
- Journalists across the UK celebrate recognition of seniority
- Award-winning radio presenter to talk to NCTJ students
- “You cannot be a reporter without shorthand” says Sun managing editor
- Minister opens Journalism Skills Conference in Belfast
- Still time to book for Data Journalism Seminar
- Trainees sitting July’s NCE tackle stories of heroics and rare sightings
- NCTJ chairman calls for action to “remind the world of the merits of a free press”
- NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2011 launched
- Regional editors to debate regulation and ethics at Journalism Skills Conference
- NCTJ anniversary conference to visit Belfast
- NCTJ at Huntingdonshire Business Fair
- Nosweat Journalism Training
- Crime reporter wins award for NCE
- Student videos capture the excitement of the Royal Wedding for Sky News
- NCTJ board accredits new course
- New courses awarded NCTJ accreditation
- NCTJ announces Data Journalism Seminar
- John Pienaar to speak at Public Affairs Seminar
- Student council to visit MediaCity
- Ryman to sponsor NCTJ shorthand award
- Top performing NCTJ-accredited courses receive awards at the Journalism Skills Conference
- NCTJ student wins bursary to promote Cornish mining heritage
- NCTJ celebrates milestone birthday
- Media coverage of political issues discussed at the Journalism Skills Conference
- New shorthand workshops from the NCTJ
- “Social media skills are vital” agree experts at digital seminar
- Just three weeks left to apply for the first round of diversity bursaries
- Journalism students deliver political news and comment to 50,000 homes
- Celebrations for NCTJ 'Star of the Future'
- University of Ulster honours NCTJ board member
- Supporters celebrate success of Journalism Diversity Fund
- NCTJ trainee honoured at Media Awards
- More than one hundred trainees sit National Certificate Examination today
- NCTJ training
- Talented journalist wins annual award
- Herbert Smith LLP announced as key sponsor for NCTJ conference
- A bright future in journalism for award-winning talent
- Three time RTS winner is May's alumnus of the month
- The media in Northern Ireland
- Shorthand “as important as ever” says NCTJ chairman
- Public Affairs student wins work experience
- "NCTJ training is a must for any aspiring journalist." says BBC presenter
- Ethics training discussed at seminar
- NCTJ Photography Exhibition moves to Sheffield
- The NCTJ in Sri Lanka
- Record number of applications received for cohort one
- Student reps lobby NCTJ directors
- Staffordshire University students shortlisted for Midlands awards
- NCTJ Student Council
- NCTJ announces Digital Journalism Seminar
- 53 journalists achieve senior status in November NCE
- Sports Journalism award winner reports on Championship play-off final
- Leveson Inquiry calls for information on ethics training
- NCTJ to run seminar for budding photographers
- Celebrations for Public Affairs award winner
- NCTJ students contribute to election night coverage
- Industry professionals to host conference workshops
- Top appointments boost NCTJ’s broadcast credentials
- Award-winning media law performances
- Cardiff graduate wins double NCE award
- Searching for NCTJ photographers
- First speakers announced for Data Journalism Seminar
- Shorthand performance rewarded at seminar
- Technology talk at the Journalism Skills Conference
- NCTJ photography tutor gives evidence at Leveson Inquiry
- NCTJ Awards for Excellence open for entries
- The Journalism Diversity Fund “is exactly what is needed” says BBC Radio 5 presenter
- Sky News exhibition
- NCTJ anniversary conference now open for bookings
- Journalists and academics to discuss the media in Northern Ireland
- Increase in pass rate of first-timers suggests trainees better equipped when joining papers
- 48 journalists achieve senior status in March NCE
- NCTJ Photography Exhibition now open in Sheffield
- Shorthand exam sittings rise for third year in a row
- Journalism diversity intern appointed by the NCTJ
- Further education forum welcomes broadening of NCTJ remit
- Walter Greenwood receives NCTJ Chairman’s award for outstanding contribution to training
- BBC Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson entertains guests at the Journalism Skills Conference dinner
- Record number of interviews for the Journalism Diversity Fund
- Get a job tips for student journalists
- Editorial decision making in the digital age
- NCTJ students make the news on election night
- Diversity fund recipient celebrates first year in journalism with team recognition at East of Englan
- Shorthand still a vital skill for postgraduates
- NCTJ accredits two new courses
- Two new journalism training courses receive NCTJ accreditation
- Two more trainees pass the NCE for sports reporters
- NCTJ students shine in Scottish awards
- New marketing and communications expert joins the NCTJ
- Two journalists achieve NCE for sports reporters
- Diploma in Journalism distance learning available from February
- NCE for Sports Reporters ready for kick-off
- NCE entries hit by downturn in recruitment, but pass rate increases
- Students speak with NCTJ head of communications
- New broadcast option outlined at Journalism Skills Conference
- Shorthand Week hailed a success
- Record number of Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries awarded
- Diversity bursaries awarded to five aspiring journalists
- NCTJ pays tribute to former accreditation chief
- Trainees applaud the life-changing power of the Journalism Diversity Fund
- Rosemary wins four at the Write Stuff student journalism awards
- NCTJ strikes gold
- Special event to discuss new multimedia qualification proposals
- Top performing NCTJ-accredited courses receive awards at the Journalism Skills Conference
- Top performing NCTJ accredited courses announced at the Journalism Skills Conference
- 26 centres commit to delivering NCTJ Diploma in Journalism from September
- Kick-off for sports journalism distance learning course
- New format shorthand distance learning
- Pasties and politics mix for trainee reporter Kimberly
- Award-winning presenter to speak at Student Council
- Top trainees pick up prizes for outstanding law exams
- A dream career or true love? The dilemma for one NCTJ student
- NCTJ-trained journalist on British Press Awards shortlist for reports from Baltimore
- Pass rate remains high for NCE
- Industry heavyweights to debate future of quality journalism at Journalism Skills Conference 2009
- Trainer to feature in travel writing anthology
- ITV broadcasts NCTJ-students' news video report
- Walter Greenwood reviews eighth edition of Scots Law for Journalists
- BBC director of news to present NCTJ awards to winners
- Two more trainees pass the NCE for sports reporters
- First sitting of brand new NCTJ qualification
- ‘New world’ journalists debate convergence in journalism
- Pace, drama and excellent shorthand are the hallmarks of award-winning NCE reports
- Time to enter Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2010
- Shorthand exam numbers rocket
- Journalists for the future
- Students get the inside track on a journalism career
- Students told ‘find the story, find the job’
- Shorthand prize winners named
- 2009/10 shorthand exam figures released
- NCTJ vice-chairman and board appointments announced
- Award winning display from NCTJ-trained press photographers
- Question time panel debate the future of quality journalism
- Board members discuss Student Council feedback
- Innovative new course accredited by the NCTJ
- ITV Regional News Trainee Scheme open for applications
- NCE exam times change
- Students to share their opinions at annual meeting
- Six trainee journalists receive bursaries
- New NCTJ accreditation board meets to review strategy and re-accredits six courses
- Sky News names NCTJ student as Bob Friend memorial scholar
- NCTJ course “proved life-changing for me” says successful BBC Online reporter.
- NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2009 presented by BBC director of news
- Broadcaster announces editorial placements for students
- Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries available to aspiring journalists
- Be part of the Royal Wedding coverage on Sky News
- Former NCTJ student wins The Times/Canon Young Photographer of the Year 2009
- Piers Morgan: NCTJ training was “the perfect skill base”
- Accuracy, shorthand, media law and great content ideas are skills we want say editors
- Journalism skills debated by top editors from Welsh media
- NCTJ chairman stresses the importance of multimedia journalism skills
- Helen Skelton: NCTJ qualifications "relevant and respected"
- Distance learner is Archant Newcomer of the Year
- Updated short course pages
- NCTJ students to access exam results online
- Top media law performers recognised
- A fond farewell to three long-serving NCTJ board members
- Stellar speakers at the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff
- Winners of photography NCE awards announced
- Courier award seals a winning week for NCTJ-accredited course
- Successful magazine editor pays tribute to her NCTJ training
- Surge in NCE candidate numbers
- Trainee wins two prestigious awards
- Journalists find romance on NCE refresher
- Dunfermline Press reporter wins prestigious TS Murray award
- Trainees determined to pass NCE despite recession
- Award-winning BBC presenter John Inverdale is the NCTJ’s alumnus of the month
- Managing editor of Guardian News and Media to chair new NCTJ accreditation board
- BA (Hons) Journalism at Brunel University becomes latest NCTJ-accredited course
- Packed schedule announced for Journalism Skills Conference 2009
- New chair and chief examiner of Public Affairs examination board
- NCE assessor awarded New Year MBE
- Success for NCTJ photography trainees
- NCTJ exam procedures strengthened
- Shorthand exam format to change from September
- Record NCTJ Student Council attendance anticipated
- Journalism Skills Conference opened by topical Welsh Minister
- NCTJ is up to task of training new generation of multimedia journalists says MP and blogger
- Shorthand prize winners announced at seminar
- Invaluable PA book published
- Centre for Journalism releases unique iPad app
- NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2010 launched
- First Sky News scholarship winner bags newspaper reporting job
- Trainee journalists prepare to sit the NCE
- “Journalism Diversity Fund helped kick-start enjoyable career to be proud of,” says senior repor
- NCTJ-trained journalist wins Cudlipp award at British Press Awards
- NCE Prize winners announced
- Photographers make the grade
- NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist announced
- Evocative writing and entertaining style are hallmarks of NCE award-winning journalists
- Regional talent recognised at the North East Press Awards
- Multimedia skills event to shape future of journalism training
- Diversity fund to help 19 budding journalists pay for their training
- NCTJ-trained journalists launch magazine in retro style
- NCTJ course was “one of the best career decisions I’ve ever made” says motorsport features edi
- Photography NCE results announced
- Students scent a journalism career at NCTJ event
- Winners of shorthand competition announced
- NCTJ students set up news website
- Sir Harold Evans endorses NCTJ training
- Call for entries to NCTJ photography exhibition
- Diversity fund recipient selected for ITV News’ award-winning trainee scheme
- NCTJ-trained journalist to lead the BBC College of Journalism
- Convergence in journalism survey results
- Journalist, examiner, tutor and author receives NCTJ Chairman’s award for outstanding contribution
- NCTJ board re-accredits 18 journalism training courses
- Joint Journalism Training Council consultation
- HE journalism chiefs stress commitment to quality education despite cuts
- Sophie scores an election scoop
- Another award for talented press photographer
- Reporting restrictions tackled by new edition of McNae
- The NCTJ presents two awards at annual public affairs seminar
- Volunteers help NCE to progress smoothly
- Pass rate remains high for NCE
- NCTJ chairman on Radio 4
- Book early for Diploma in Journalism workshops
- Shorthand is here to stay, says editor
- Recognition for top performing students in media law exams
- 97 journalists achieve senior status in a topical NCE
- Talented trainee wins prestigious award
- Diversity fund supporters to meet aspiring journalists
- July NCE awards feature one of the highest newspaper practice marks in recent years
- McNae author joins libel reform working party
- NCTJ chairman highlights importance of high standards of journalism
- BBC Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson to speak at Journalism Skills Conference
- Call for NCTJ exhibition photographs still sounding
- Diversity intern moves to trainee reporter position
- Celebrating excellence in journalism training
- Talented top guns on awards shortlist
- Geordie Greig: NCTJ training was "a bedrock"
- NCTJ Chairman honours Walter Greenwood for exceptional service
- NCTJ re-opens itself to scrutiny at annual Student Council
- Journalism Diversity Fund recipients report from Cardiff
- Radical new structure for NCTJ multimedia qualification outlined at Journalism Skills Conference
- NCE for Press Photographers and Photojournalists results announced
- Journalists still pursuing excellence
- "The NCTJ set-up my career" says former Sun editor
- NCTJ backs Local Newspaper Week
- NCE review gets underway with national online survey
- New intern to help promote the Journalism Diversity Fund
- Celebration of a record year: Daily Mail to host Journalism Diversity Fund lunch
- Tribute to respected journalist and tutor
- More than five hundred sittings for first ever NCTJ diploma exams
- New shorthand textbook launched
- Full circle as lecturer takes up council seat
- Lee wins a place on the BBC news training scheme
- Hunt for next generation of diverse journalists begins
- Groundbreaking journalism training scheme to pay students
- Journalism Diversity Fund recipient achieves senior status
- NCTJ achieves Investors in People Silver
- Reporting devolution at the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference
- More than half of NCE candidates pass
- Trainees prepare to sit July NCE
- Student Council becomes a firm fixture
- Impressive programme for Journalism Skills Conference
- Students help out with emergency services training
- NCTJ training “brilliant preparation for a career in journalism” ITV News at Ten presenter tells
- Students grill NCTJ leaders
- NCTJ course “has served me well in broadcasting” says ITV News at Ten presenter
- BBC Scotland director says multimedia training has "never been as important"
- Students' skills recognised by daily newspaper
- Top-performing NCE reporters named
- NCTJ journalist named Young Journalist of the Year
- NCTJ Diploma in Journalism launched at London forum
- Two picture editors appointed to NCTJ photography board
- Vicky achieves best NCE result for five years
- Top media speakers join line-up for journalism skills debate
- Student sports journalists write for 60,000 football fans
- NCTJ students have chance of Daily Mail scholarship
- Lifetime achievement award for tutor
- Videojournalism specialist option in development
- Senior editor and writer moves to NCTJ accreditation role
- Clive Jones CBE joins stellar line-up for Journalism Skills Conference next week
- Celebration of shorthand planned
- Welsh minister to open Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff
- Journalism students express their views at Student Council meeting
- Clive Jones CBE entertains guests at the Journalism Skills Conference
- Conference told internet is over - market news for iphones
- New exam format backed at Shorthand Seminar
- New accreditation chief appointed
- Ninety trainees aim for NCE success
- NCTJ students to access exam results online
- Quality sports journalism celebrated at Student Council
- Packed programme for media law seminar
- ITV Anglia news chief to lead work on NCTJ broadcast qualifications
- Last chance to book for Qualifications forum
- NCTJ training gives you 'important edge' says Welsh Rugby chief
- Top performing students receive cash prizes
- Preparation continues for introduction of new NCTJ qualification
- NCTJ photographer is awarded freedom of city
- Time to enter NCTJ journalism awards 2009
- Mike Dodd to co-author new edition of McNae
- Journalists achieve senior status with the help of the Journalism Diversity Fund
- NCTJ student gets a permanent reminder of training
- Seven student journalists receive bursaries
- Football League to sponsor sports journalism exam award
- Regional trainer bids farewell after 31 years in journalism
- Kingston University student paper scoops award
- NCE for Reporters hailed the most topical ever
- Sheffield College confirms the current status of NCTJ-accredited photography course
- NCE for sports reporters on the starting blocks
- Harlow College reunion party
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