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Writing & JournalismAnywhere you find the written word: -magazines, press releases, books, bulletins, slogans, e-zines, lyrics, newsletters, newspapers, business reports, instruction manuals, film reviews, websites, brochures, journal articles, speeches, there had to be someone there to write it, edit it and publish it, and in some instances maybe sell it. Such a vast supply of written material means endless career opportunities. Writing and communication skills are an asset to any individual regardless of career speciality. Let our courses set you on the right path to success



Academic Writing BWR110
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Study the basics of academic writing for study and business purposes. Writing tasks are often a day to day duty of any professional, whether they are at a supervisory level or top level management. From actually writing procedures, proposals and reports to reviewing such material and editing them when necessary, these skills are incredibly important in most industries. Students, on the other hand, are expected to write in a way that demonstrates their understanding of concepts and theories, their ability to discuss implications of theory, whilst also being able to communicate complex ideas logically and coherently.


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Advanced Certificate In Applied Journalism AWR090
€1180.00
Learn important practical skills for your career in journalism! This expansive course will develop your understanding of editing, publishing, and image manipulation! The skills and knowledge acquired through our invaluable lessons can help you start a career as a freelance writer, editor or publisher. Or, you can alternatively build up the credits towards our Diploma in Journalism!
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Advanced Diploma In Journalism VWR003
€2360.00
Looking to become a successful journalist? Let us lead the way! Being paid to write is a dream shared by many, and that's why journalism is such an exciting profession! We advise some experience before embarking on this career as there will certainly be challenges, such as writing well under pressure and writing for your employers requirements. This course will teach you the skills you need to achieve your potential!
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Advanced Freelance Writing BWR201
€295.00
Improve on your freelance writing skills! This course is ideal if you already have skills in freelance writing (perhaps if you've had some minor work published) but feel you need need to work on your overall technique in order to develop a more "efficient" approach.
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Children's Writing BWR104
€295.00
Learn how to write charming children's stories! Children's writing is a specialised craft. It is a rewarding, inspirational, and often demanding, style of writing. It takes a unique talent for a person to recall their own childhood, and write in such a way that appeals to children. This course is designed to set you on the right track towards successful writing within the children's market.
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Communications VWR100
€295.00
Learn how to communicate more coherently! This fantastic course will improve your ability to communicate in all situations, as learn to write and speak more fluently. Year will cover many different areas, including: behaviour, language, visual communications, public speaking, conducting meetings, writing letters and reports, communications technology, and lots more. This course is an accredited Advanced Certificate in Applied Management unit which will earn you credit if you decide to continue studies.
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Creative Writing BWR103
€295.00
Do you love creative writing? This fascinating course provides excellent skills for writing a good story, whilst also showing you how to think more critically about your output. You will learn the basics of different styles of writing, from magazine and newspaper columns to short stories and novels, as you gradually improve your basic writing skill. Your development will be guided by qualified and experienced tutors. No matter what your current writing ability, if you're willing to put in enough effort, you will become a better and more confident writer. We have known of students that have been published even before finishing the course!
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Diploma in Creative Writing VWR004
€1770.00
Get your creative juices flowing, on your way to becoming a successful writer! In order to achieve your goals as a creative writer, you need to develop not only writing skills; but also an ability to extract your ideas, focus on a project, then follow it through to it's conclusion. Creative writing is exciting, but also challenging, and students often underestimate the workload. If you do feel you have the desire and commitment to follow your dreams in creative writing, this course offers a fantastic platform.
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Diploma In Journalism VWR001
€1770.00
Looking to embark on a successful career in journalism? This course will prepare people for such career paths, through our comprehensive lessons and highly experienced tutoring. It focuses on developing the skills needed to succeed as a writer, as you gain an awareness of how to develop a career in this thrilling and rewarding industry.
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Dramatic Writing BWR100
€295.00
Master the art of dramatic writing! There are many different types of writing (short stories, poems, novels, screen plays etc.) and dramatic themes are prevalent in all of them. This course will help you to "spice up" your stories, and make them more exciting! If you're hoping to write more engaging and powerful plots, consider enrolling now!
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Editing I BWR106
€295.00
Learn about the basics in editing. Editors can work for publications both in house, and outside, as contractors. Talented editors are always in demand; and ever since Internet technology, an editor today can work from almost anywhere in the world. Alone, this course will not instantly turned you into a professional editor, but it can lead to valuable career opportunities when combined with other courses that build on your knowledge and skills in journalism.
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Editing II BWR302
€295.00
Take your editing skills further! This course is ideal for self-editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers. Its aim is to develop the students understanding of the editing processes. You'll be shown how to edit a wide range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.
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Efficient Writing AWR102
€295.00
Learn to improve your efficiency with writing! This course is especially beneficial for those looking to refine their writing skills, or obtain basic skills which they may not have developed properly whilst at school. It aims to provide an understanding of how to write more coherently, so you can communicate your thoughts in less words, and without ambiguity.
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Freelance Writing BWR102
€295.00
Interested in freelance writing? It is not unusual for professional writers to start out by freelancing. Through this excellent course, you will learn how to write, what to write, and how publishers buy from freelance writers. Divided into 10 lessons, you will cover everything from good grammar, to planning and writing newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, books and more. Emphasis is placed on important qualities and writing styles that most publishers would be looking for. This will ultimately help you to properly structure an article, and to be more concise and clear in your use of words.
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Higher Advanced Diploma In Publishing and Journalism VWR002
€3540.00
Looking for a gateway into publishing and journalism? This course offers a comprehensive, solid basis for those pursuing a career in journalism, and is ideal for students considering careers in any field of journalism, including photo journalism and publishing.
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Journalism Practice I BWR203
€295.00
A fantastic opportunity for practical journalism experience! This course will teach you how to write articles within certain specifications, before showing you how to submit those articles in to periodical publications (ie. Magazine, Newspaper or Ezine). So by the time you have finished this course, you will actually have something published!
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Journalism Practice II BWR304
€295.00
Looking for more practical journalism opportunities? Like "Journalism Practice 1", this course gives you valuable experience in writing for a student publication, which will greatly enhance your resume. Publishers are far more likely to employ writers who have already been published! Under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will participate in the production of a specific publication. As a feature writer, you will need to submit works for the publication whilst working with other students to create a polished, professional-looking online publication that you can proudly show to a prospective employer. Prerequisites: Freelance Writing, Editing I, Publishing I, Editing I, and Journalism Practice 1; or equivalent - Also at least moderately skilled with computers.
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Legal Terminology BWR108
€295.00
Looking to grasp legal language? This course is particularly useful for those that are new to this area. Legal terminology is the collection of words and phrases that have a precise or peculiar use in the law profession. These terms are not just used by Lawyers; but they are also used in a wide range of associated legal professions.
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Poetry BWR109.Wj
€295.00
There's a poet inside all of us! This fascinating course introduces those that are interested in poetry to the different elements of poetry, giving you key skills so you can write your own. A core concept is how writing has sound. People will hear your words in their heads, therefore the sounds you create can heighten their attention to your message.
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Publishing I BWR107
€295.00
Launch your career in publishing today! Due to technological advances over recent years, it has become a great deal easier for anybody to become a publisher; especially for electronic publishing. This course offers an excellent introduction for anyone considering self publishing or seeking employment elsewhere. The lessons are equally relevant to both electronic or print publishing.
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There's a poet inside all of us! This fascinating course introduces those that are interested in poetry to the different elements of poetry, giving you key skills so you can write your own. A core concept is how writing has sound. People will hear your words in their heads, therefore the sounds you create can heighten their attention to your message.

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