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There are lots of journalism courses at Up To Speed. So take your pick. We can help you to become a journalist in a number of ways.

You can train to be a news reporter or a sports reporter. You can take courses in magazine journalism or broadcast journalism. You can also become a photojournalist. If you’re not sure about which journalism course to choose, we are always happy to offer advice and guidance. All courses at Up To Speed lead to the coveted NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.  There are still limited places on our September courses. Find out more about us on our About Page.

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August 25, 2010

Up To Speed Video Journalist Is “A Genius”

Up To Speed student Michael Dias has been praised for his professionalism and skill after producing a video piece as part of the Daily Echo’s coverage of the Bournemouth Air Festival. Michael covered the Festival Ball and his package included an interview with the broadcaster and founder of ChildLine, Esther Rantzen. The President of Bournemouth [...]

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Up To Speed Articles

August 31, 2010

How A Taste Of Red Bull Helped James Get Up To Speed And Into Journalism

When we told you how Up To Speed Journalist James Bass had moved on from our fast-track journalism course into a job as a motor sports reporter, the people from Red Bull got in touch. James had already worked on assignments with the Red Bull Reporter before he joined the NCTJ course at Up To [...]

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UpToSpeed news

August 23, 2010

Magazine Publisher To Teach Up To Speed’s New Journalism Course

A top magazine journalist will be taking a morning off each week from celebrity interviews and gig reviews to teach Magazine Journalism at Up To Speed. Ali Wood created Listed magazine four years ago and has built it up into the top guide to what’s on along the coast from Poole and Bournemouth to Southampton. [...]

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