CFJ assessments

Assessments for the Certificate in Foundation Journalism are submitted online via the Journalism Skills Academy.

You can submit your completed unit for assessment at any time, see below for submission deadlines and results dates.

Submission deadline Results issued
28 March 2025 9 May 2025
30 May 2025 11 July 2025
25 July 2025 5 September 2025
26 September 2025 7 November 2025
28 November 2025 16 January 2026
30 January 2026 13 March 2026
27 March 2026 8 May 2026
29 May 2026 10 July 2026

If you have any questions, please contact Helen Kenny.

For distance learners, the assessment fee for first submissions is covered in the cost of the unit. For resubmissions, an additional fee is applicable. See our fees list for more details.

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