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To express your interest in the National Council for the Training of Journalists-accredited qualifications run by News Associates in London, Manchester and remotely, please click ‘apply now’ below and fill out the form and our team will be in touch.

Please be aware we running on a rolling application basis. Our application process has three phases.

Applicants will be invited to complete an admissions sheet, which will be considered by our managing editor and editorial development manager.

Successful first stage candidates will then be invited to one of our assessment days for stages two and three of the process. 

The application process can be completed in person or remotely.

Acceptance on a course follows an entrance test and interview with a senior member of our team.

All the following courses include the NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism qualification.

To find out more about our three-year NCTJ-accredited BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree, click here.

Our next available postgraduate courses are:

  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (in-person fast-track, 22 weeks) in London and Manchester, commencing in September 2, 2024.
  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Sports Journalism (in-person full-time, 35 weeks) in London and Manchester, commencing September 2, 2024.
  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (in-person part-time, 40 weeks) in London and Manchester, commencing October, 2024.
  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (remote part-time, 18 months) commencing November, 2024.
  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (in-person fast-track, 22 weeks) in London and Manchester, commencing February 2025.
  • NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (in-person part-time, 40 weeks) in London only, commencing March 2025.

You might also be interested in attending one of our FREE journalism workshops. Click here for more details.

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