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2 Mar 2021

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News Associates partners with News UK and NCTJ to help young people break into the media

News Associates will deliver the NCTJ Certificate in Foundation Journalism qualification to News UK interns using the government’s Kickstart Scheme.

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3 Nov 2020

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What is the NCTJ and why is it so important?

The road to becoming a journalist often starts with the NCTJ. Here is our comprehensive guide to what the NCTJ is and why it is so important for aspiring journalists.

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12 Oct 2020

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Record-breaking 100% gold-standard NCTJ qualification passes for School of Journalism 2020 class

100% of our first ever undergraduate class achieved a gold-standard NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism – a record-breaking achievement.

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5 Oct 2020

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How to make the most of student media

Getting involved in student media is a great way to explore journalism and develop the skills you need to make it in the industry.

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29 Sep 2020

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Best journalism podcasts to listen to

In an ever-changing media landscape, podcasts are on the rise – and they are the perfect way to further immerse yourself in the world of journalism.

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22 Sep 2020

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Free yoga classes offered to all News Associates trainees

After working hard each week to master their essential journalism skills, our trainees will now get the chance to attend free remote yoga sessions on Sunday mornings.

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22 Sep 2020

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NCTJ diploma upgraded to Level 5 qualification

As we enter a new digital age of journalism, the NCTJ qualification level has been updated to reflect the complex multimedia skills delivered on their accredited courses.