Open learning courses from the LSJ include journalism courses, freelance journalism courses and creative writing courses. Open learning courses are either stand-alone diploma courses, which can take up to two years, or are part of a two year structured postgraduate progamme, which results in an NUJ recognised diploma.

Within our open-learning programme every area of News journalism, Freelance and Feature Writing and Creative Writing is covered - and with over 80 years of experience in teaching this way, we can offer you the benefit of our unrivalled experience.

Open learning is a flexible alternative to attending college - students work at their own pace and submit all assignments via email. Each student is allocated a personal tutor, who will advise and assist you as you work through your course - each assignment you return is marked and corrected, and your tutor's comments are emailed or posted to you.

The online postgraduate course consists of lectures given in our dedicated website lecture room, set assignments and one-to-one tutorials via our 'virtual' private lecture room. Students have four modules to complete within five years - if the course is taken without a break it can be completed in as little as two years.

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Journalism distance learning courses
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Postgraduate Journalism courses
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