FAQ: Common Questions About Our Ultimate Travel Journalism Course.
Please find answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked here. Please feel free to reach out to our friendly team using our contact us page if you have any other questions and will be happy to assist you.
This travel writing course can be delivered to you over either 12 or 24 weeks. The course is designed to be self-paced, meaning their are no set deadlines for your work. Whilst it is recommended that you submit work on a regular basis and get into the habit of keeping deadlines, you have up to a year to submit your work.
The this travel writing course is provided completely online. You will be emailed 12 modules of coursework, which covers the fundamentals of becoming a travel journalist. You complete this travel writing course at home, at your own pace.
There are a variety of assignments to submit to the College. Some are shorter than others, but each requires the development of ideas and/or research into topics. The College advises to allow a minimum of four hours per assignment.
At the successful completion of the course, you will receive your Diploma of Freelance Travel Journalism from the British College of Journalism. This provides recognition of the skills you have gained in the field of travel journalism. Your diploma will be posted to your address provided at time of graduation.
Contact with your tutor occurs via email or our student portal. We encourage all of our students to direct questions to the College, which will then be forwarded onto your tutor. Any administration questions will be addressed by College staff.
The College is approved with the International Accreditation & Recognition Council. IARC works with participating institutions across the world including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Asia and Australasia. This approval brings recognition of the College having met criteria in the areas of administration, course content, course delivery and student assessment.
No, this online travel journalism course is specifically structured for students with no experience in the field of travel writing. In fact the College, along with most editors and publishers, welcome beginning writers.
Enroling is easy! Simply enter your details to to access our enrolment page.To enter your details for enrolment, or to find more information about the course, click here.
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Find out how to set yourself up as a freelance journalist and pitch to editors
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Learn everything you need to know, from your own home or on the road
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Complete practical assignments and build your journalism portfolio
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Flexible course format allows your to study around work and family commitments