Nationals application form

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How are you completing your NCTJ study?

NCTJ recognised centre

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NCTJ Distance learning programme

College of Media and Publishing (formerly CTJT)

Other

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Please indicate where you want to sit exams:

National Exam Centre

Newspaper Office

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For production journalism candidates
*Please note that preferences will be taken into account for the exam but cannot be guaranteed
Preferred software:

Please select either 'resit' or 'first attempt'.

All prices are inclusive of VAT charged at 20%. All fees are payable on application.

In the event of a cancellation or non-attendance no refund will be given. Deferrals will only be considered in exceptional circumstances for the named applicant only in line with the NCTJ reasonable adjustments and special considerations policy. Candidates who are applying for an exam where the fee has been deferred should indicate this in the payment section below.

Exams sat on the Cirrus Platform:

If you have booked to sit Essential Journalism, Newspaper and Magazine regulation test, Essential Media Law, Court Reporting, Public Affairs, PR and Communications, Intro to PR, Sports Journalism, Business and Finance, Business of Magazines or Broadcast Regulation you will be provided with access to Cirrus four weeks prior to the exam date to enable you to sit a sample exam.

Particular Needs:

Candidates with disabilities whose circumstances require reasonable adjustments must supply written evidence to the NCTJ, including a professional assessment report and/or medical certificate. This assessment needs to be received by the NCTJ at the time of applying to sit exams.

The NCTJ reserves the right to charge an additional late payment fee of £25.00 plus VAT for any application accepted after the deadline.

Please note: Reporting instructions and venue information will be issued by email approximately two weeks before the exam date.

Results will also be issued by email to the address provided on this application.

Please ensure you specify your preferred software for the production journalism and videojournalism exams if you are booking to sit them. Whilst we endevour to accomodate your preference, we cannot guarantee this.

Examination Centres

Preferred location:

Candidates will be allocated to an exam centre by the NCTJ. We will endeavor to assign candidates to a centre in their vicinity, however this cannot be guaranteed and candidates should be prepared to travel to sit exams.

Important Information - please read carefully

Do you require Reasonable Adjustments?

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Please ensure that up to date evidence has been sent to the NCTJ.

Editor / Training Officer: (Required)

Newspaper Group:

Work Email Address:

Newspaper Name & Address:

Newspaper Postcode:

Work Telephone:

Authorised Editor's Name:

Please note the above named individual will be sent the examination papers and be responsible for ensuring the exams are invigilated and NCTJ procedures are followed correctly.

Important Information - please read carefully

Do you require Reasonable Adjustments?

Please state your particular need:

Please ensure that up to date evidence has been sent to the NCTJ.

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Previous Exam fee deferred (confirmation of deferral will be required)