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In order to sit exams remotely, you must have access to the following on your computer: a webcam, a microphone, more than 2GB of free RAM, Google Chrome and a secure/stable internet connection. You must also have access to a secure, private room in which to sit the exams, to avoid any disruption. Please tick to confirm you understand the above.ExamsPlease note prices exclude VAT. Select the exams you wish to sit. Where stated, some exams also have optional versions available for Scotland and Northern Ireland.Essential Journalism - 9 November 2026 10.00-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Newspaper Magazine Regulation Test - 9 November 2026 13.00-13.30 Quantity Price: £ 15.00 Quantity Essential Media Law - 11 November 2026 09.30-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Media Law Court Reporting - 11 November 2026 14.30-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Business and Finance - 13 November 2026 10.00-12.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Public Affairs - 13 November 2026 13.00-15.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Videojournalism for Digital Platforms - 20 November 2026 10.00-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The exam requires the use of video editing software on your laptop or desktop computer. The videojournalism coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Videojournalism for Digital Platforms Coursework Submission ONLY - 20 November 2026 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Sports Journalism - 1 December 2026 10.00-14.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Editing Skills for Journalists - 3 December 2026 14.00-16.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity InDesign software is required for this exam on your laptop or desktop computer.Broadcast Regulation - 25 January 2027 14.00-15.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Intro to PR for Journalists - 26 January 2027 10.00-12.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Radio News - 27 January 2027 10.00-11.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The exam requires the use of editing software. The radio news coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Radio News Coursework Submission ONLY - 27 January 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Journalism for a Digital Audience - 28 January 2027 10.00-11.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The journalism for a digital audience coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Journalism for a Digital Audience Coursework Submission ONLY - 28 January 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Data Journalism - 28 January 2027 13.00-14.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The data journalism coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Data Journalism Coursework Submission ONLY - 28 January 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Essential Journalism - 12 April 2027 10.00-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Newspaper Magazine Regulation Test - 12 April 2027 13.00-13.30 Quantity Price: £ 15.00 Quantity Essential Media Law - 14 April 2027 09.30-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Media Law Court Reporting - 14 April 2027 14.30-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Business and Finance - 16 April 2027 10.00-12.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Public Affairs - 16 April 2027 13.00-15.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Intro to PR for Journalists - 20 April 2027 10.00-12.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Editing Skills for Journalists - 13 May 2027 14.00-16.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity InDesign software is required for this exam on your laptop or desktop computer.Editing Skills for Journalists Coursework Submission ONLY - 13 May 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Broadcast Regulation - 17 May 2027 14.00-15.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Sports Journalism - 18 May 2027 10.00-14.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Radio News - 19 May 2027 10.00-11.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The exam requires the use of editing software. The radio news coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Radio News Coursework Submission ONLY - 19 May 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Journalism for a Digital Audience - 20 May 2027 10.00-11.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The journalism for a digital audience coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Journalism for a Digital Audience Coursework Submission ONLY - 20 May 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Data Journalism - 20 May 2027 13.00-14.30 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The data journalism coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Data Journalism Coursework Submission ONLY - 20 May 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Videojournalism for Digital Platforms - 21 May 2027 10.00-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity The exam requires the use of video editing software on your laptop or desktop computer. The videojournalism coursework will also need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm.Videojournalism for Digital Platforms Coursework Submission ONLY - 21 May 2027 Quantity Price: £ 30.50 Quantity This is a coursework submission ONLY and DOES NOT include an exam booking. If you book the exam, the coursework submission is INCLUDED. Coursework will need to be submitted on the exam day by 5pm. Essential Journalism - 12 July 2027 10.00-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Newspaper Magazine Regulation Test - 12 July 2027 13.00-13.30 Quantity Price: £ 15.00 Quantity Essential Media Law - 14 July 2027 09.30-12.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Media Law Court Reporting - 14 July 2027 14.30-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Public Affairs - 16 July 2027 13.00-15.00 Quantity Price: £ 60.50 Quantity Practical Magazine for Journalists - 3 March 2027 10.00-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 121.00 Quantity The next Practical Magazine Journalism assessment date is Wednesday, 3 March 2027, with a compulsory workshop on Wednesday, 13 January 2027. You cannot attend the live PMJ assessment date without having attended the workshop.Practical Magazine for Journalists - 21 July 2027 10.00-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 121.00 Quantity The next Practical Magazine Journalism assessment date is Wednesday, 21 July 2027, with a compulsory workshop on Wednesday, 2 June 2027. You cannot attend the live PMJ assessment date without having attended the workshop.TV Newsday - 10 September 2027 10.00-16.00 Quantity Price: £ 121.00 Quantity The next TV Newsday assessment date is Friday, 10 September 2027, with a compulsory workshop on Friday, 2 July 2027. You cannot attend the live TV Newsday assessment date without having attended the workshop. The TV Newsday workshop will be held remotely via Zoom, and the live assessment day will be held in-person at the NCTJ Office in Newport, Essex.Other exam options Tick if a Scottish exam is required Tick if a Northern Irish exam is required If you have selected media law, court reporting or public affairs, please indicate if you require a Scottish or Northern Irish exam.Reasonable adjustmentsCandidates who require a reasonable adjustment in order to sit an exam, and don't already have an approved adjustment in place, must complete a reasonable adjustment request form on our website and provide a professional assessment report and/or medical certificate at least 6 weeks prior to the exam. Please complete the reasonable adjustment request form here: https://www.nctj.com/about-nctj/policies/reasonable-adjustment-request-form/ Do you require reasonable adjustments?(Required) Yes No Please state your particular needHas your reasonable adjustment been approved by the NCTJ? Yes No If you do not already have an approved reasonable adjustment - please complete the reasonable adjustment request form here: https://www.nctj.com/about-nctj/policies/reasonable-adjustment-request-form/ Please upload your evidence, i.e. professional assessment report or medical certificateMax. file size: 50 MB. If you do not have this available currently, please send your documentation to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the exam.Declaration(Required) Yes Please tick to confirm that you are ready and able to sit the scheduled exam/s before placing your booking. And in the event of a cancellation or non-attendance, I understand exams are non-refundable. 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