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Prepare for a role as a senior journalist or editor in your company. Get equipped to take the NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ). Cover key developments around digital publishing and brand awareness, and receive full training in media law and editorial leadership.
Are you a journalist looking to take the next step in your career? This Level 7 Senior Journalist Apprenticeship course, led by experienced journalists from across industry, will open up future prospects by equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a senior role in the media.
You'll spend 20% of your time (one day a week) refreshing your current skills and learning new skills and 80% (four days a week) in your workplace. You'll also be equipped to take the NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).
You'll study online with a blended mix of learning including lectures, practical workshops, seminars, and industry placements. You'll also have regular tripartite meetings with an academic coach and a workplace mentor to track your progress toward your NQJ and your apprenticeship assessments.
The course will cover key developments around digital publishing and brand awareness and include full training in media law and editorial leadership.
This apprenticeship is work-based so there is a strong element of practical learning and project work. You'll mostly study online with a blended mix of learning including lectures, quizzes, workshops, seminars, and brainstorming sessions. You'll also have regular tripartite meetings with an academic coach and a workplace mentor to track your progress toward your NQJ and your apprenticeship assessments. There will be in-person inductions to introduce you to your tutors, learning materials, and resources.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
While individual employers will select apprentices for a place on the course, you would usually be expected to have completed a period of more than 12 months on the job, or have a regulated Diploma in Journalism qualification, a degree in any subject, or completed the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship.
Applicants must hold Maths and English GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent).
To search for apprenticeships offered by employers in your area go to: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships. For smaller employers, the government pays 95%, with the remainder co-invested by the business.
For a discussion around your specific requirements please call 0191 515 3361 or email apprenticeships@sunderland.ac.uk.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This course will prepare you for a role as a senior journalist and in roles such as digital editor, content editor, features editor, news editor, audience relationship manager, video journalist, and senior reporter.
