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Government responds to NCTJ’s Save Quality Journalism Education campaign
The Department for Education has responded to the NCTJ following the launch of the Save Quality Journalism Education campaign, which calls for the reversal of planned cuts to high-cost subject funding for journalism courses in higher education. In a letter…
Cohort 3 bursaries awarded for 2017/18 academic year
Cohort 3 of the Journalism Diversity Fund has now concluded with the awarding of ten bursaries for the 2017/18 academic year. These up-and-coming journalists were awarded funding to begin their journalism training at NCTJ-accredited courses beginning this September.
July NQJ award winners announced
The exam moderator has congratulated NQJ award winners on achieving top marks in July’s NQJ exam.
Two-thirds of trainees pass July NQJ exam
Two-thirds of trainees in the July sitting of the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams achieved the qualification.
Shortlisted applicants announced for third round of 2017 bursaries
Fifteen hopeful journalists have been shortlisted for the third round of 2017 Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries, which would cover the cost of their NCTJ-accredited journalism training.
Shortlisted applicants announced for third round of 2017 bursaries
Fifteen hopeful journalists have been shortlisted for the third round of 2017 Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries, which would cover the cost of their NCTJ-accredited journalism training.
End-point assessment markers needed
The NCTJ is looking to recruit individuals with an experienced journalistic background to join our team of end-point assessment (EPA) markers for the Level 3 apprenticeship standard for a junior journalist.
Former journalism apprentice goes live on local TV channel
A former apprentice has been involved in the launch of a local TV channel, as the KM Group goes live with KMTV, a Freeview and Virgin channel available across the county of Kent.
“Talk to everyone you possibly can – a week flies by!”
JDF recipient Jen Stout reflects on her work experience at the New Statesman, and details why she would always choose to work face to face with people over freelancing.
“Talk to everyone you possibly can – a week flies by!”
JDF recipient Jen Stout reflects on her work experience at the New Statesman, and details why she would always choose to work face to face with people over freelancing.
