About The Course
About The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course
The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course, provided by the British College of Journalism is your first step to becoming a successful travel writer. With over 30 years of professional experience behind our educators, you know you’re in safe hands.
The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course is conducted entirely online by distance learning, over your choice of 12 or 24 weeks. We offer full flexibility with deadlines, and you may take as long as a year to complete your coursework.
This course will teach you:
- How to develop story ideas that are practical for your future, current or previous travels.
- How to develop these ideas into saleable pieces of work and to find out who will be interested in them.
- How to market your finished material to ensure your best chance of publication.
- The fundamentals of good writing (which remain consistent whatever your chosen genre).
You will learn this and more from industry professionals, who do this everyday.
Find career freedom as a travel writer
The British College of Journalism has designed this course to ensure that you gain professional writing skills and develop the specific knowledge required to be a successful travel writer and journalist.
Consider for a moment the immense satisfaction of being published. Imagine the sheer fun and excitement of seeing your first payment from writing about your travels. Better yet, picture being sent to an exotic location all expenses paid, for a travel writing assignment.
This course will help you create opportunities to earn income from anywhere in the world. You can work while sitting at your kitchen table or even as you embark on your once in a life time trip. Best of all, it provides you with the opportunity to generate this income from doing something you love; travelling!
Freelance journalism offers one of the few remaining opportunities for individual freedom, self-expression and financial gain. Specialising in travel also provides you with the opportunity to see the world as part of your job. At the same time it offers you the freedom to be more expressive and creative when sharing your experiences of people and places around the world, or, even your own doorstep.
Are you ready for your next big adventure?
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Jordan M
I was delighted to earn my first commission for BBC Travel while I was still completing the course, so the financial investment in the course has already paid for itself.
Pia L
Since finishing the course, I have been asked to write marketing and promotional materials for a find-a-local-tour-guide phone app.
Ellie S
The idea of earning enough money writing while travelling at the same time was always a dream of mine, and I feel so lucky to be in this position.
Roxana F
I finally dare to consider myself a travel journalist, and this self-confidence is worth more than anything.
Kylie B
I have acquired the confidence to present my work to the world, and I am pleased to report I have published a number of articles to date in various media outlets, including Out and About with Kids and Traveltalk magazines.
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Get feedback from a working professional as you hone your unique voice
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Assignments can be tailored to help you practice skills in your area of interest
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Learn the skills you need to write engaging content
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Explore the menu as a travel journalist - find out how through our travel writing course
