Journalism Society

Oh, I really need to ask this, as I'm slightly confused!

The Journalist Works Course at the Argus in Brighton, is that not the same course at the Multimedia Journalism Course at City College Brighton and Hove? Because I was thinking they were the same thing, but after more research it seems that maybe they are not?

Can someone clarify this, please? Thanks

Sorry I've no idea I'd find it unlikely that the two courses would be the same, as a token opinion.

On another note, I love all of the new members!

OK, I do reckon they are two different courses, at two different centres . I've been invited to an interview and aptitude test for the Journalist Works Course next week, and if I have enough time on the day whilst I'm down there, I plan to later also visit the City College to talk to them about their course as well.

I was considering do a Journalism degree, but changed my mind to English at the last minute. After reading this I'm kind of glad I did. It's reassuring people want experience over qualifications. I'm planning on getting as much experience as possible at Uni and applying to internships too. I really want to work in the fashion department of a magazine.

Hi Ellie

Make sure you get involved with as much student media as possible. As a minimum, join the student newspaper. It's pretty easy to get promoted in student media, as people graduate and leave uni each year. Show maturity and a knack for finding eye-grabbing stories and you'll be loved.

Internships are pretty tough to get in journalism, do you have any family contacts in the industry? They're invaluable, and pretty much the only reason I gained my internship for this summer.

Jon

Congratulations on the interview! Dress smart and talk technical

Thanks . I'm a bit worried because I really didn't do well in my A Levels . Still, they've invited me down so it's worth a try

Would you say that journalism is a very academic profession?

How did you get on that student paper? It sounds like something admissions tutors would be interested in

Journalism has a dichotomy of the degree to which people are educated. Gordon Brown did it with a PhD in history, yet Jeremy Clarkson doesn't have an O-level to his name.

Success is all about churning stories quickly, diligently, and clearly. Get insider comment straight from the source, and you're onto become a professional journalist.

Ah, I didn't know that about Jeremy Clarkson, thanks. You're very helpful . I like reading about how different journalists (especially famous ones) got into their career, as it gives you a nice helpful idea of what paths can be available

Is this definitely a society? Also, the mega Journalism thread at the top has tons of advice also, might be worth reading through. It's inactive atm but useful.

I just got feedback today that my NCTJ aptitude test for the Journalist Works course was unsuccessful, so I've not been accepted for the course . Great, just great

Ahh bugger, sorry to hear that. How is the Journalist Works course different, not heard of that tbh? Is it similiar to the NCTJ courses where you have an interview and an assessment?

Yeah, I had both of those, an interview and assessment. I thought I did decently well, but apparently they don't agree . Oh well, not much I can do but try other routes.

The Journalist Works course is the fastest NCTJ course in the country, at 10 weeks. It's done at Brighton's Argus newspaper offices. Tbh, my recent academic achievements aren't very strong, so maybe they thought I might not be able to cope?