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HOW TO APPLY

Places are allocated on a first-come basis to suitable applicants, and we interview throughout the year. It's therefore important that you apply as soon as possible, so you know whether or not you have a place. You don't have to be a postgraduate to apply. If you feel as though you're stuck in a career that's going nowhere, and have a burning desire to be a journalist, then we'd love to hear from you.

The PMA Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism celebrates its 22nd year in 2010.

"Superb. Best career move I ever made.
Only wish I had done it about two years earlier.”

Quality is everything, which is why the spaces on our Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism are limited. The course is accredited by the PTC (Periodicals Training Council), part of which ensures that courses are not oversubscribed. Applying doesn't necessarily mean you automatically gain a place. We try to interview every applicant, and we offer places only to those we consider have got what it takes. We won't accept just anyone, you have to really convince us you want to be a journalist.

What does it cost?

The course fee is £2,800 plus VAT. If you're accepted onto the course, an additional £400 plus VAT deposit is required to secure your place, which can be held over for you for up to 12 months.

There are no hidden extras. You receive all the daily newspapers, free tea and coffee, and there are facilities such as a microwave and a fridge. You do not pay any extras for internet use, photocopying, telephones or fax.

How to apply

Simply download the application form as a pdf, fill it in, then post the completed form to us, with the 450-word interview (details of this are on the form). If you have any problems dowloading or printing out the form, call the number below or email us, and we'll send a form to you by post.

To access the application forms, please enter your details in the boxes opposite and click 'go to forms'.

PMA's Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism has grown in popularity as word has spread that it's the best fast-track way to get into a fully-paid job in journalism. We run two courses every year - in winter, starting in January, and in summer, starting in July. This course is particularly good for those who have been trying to get a foothold in journalism for a couple of years... and failing to get very far. In only a few weeks you can break through into your new career. It's the first choice for anyone serious about getting a job in journalism.


For more information contact: Melanie Gilbert.

tel: 0207 280606

enquiries@becomeajournalist.co.uk

 

Summer 2010:
Monday 12 July - Friday 10 September
Closing date for applications
14 May, 2010

Winter 2011:
Monday 10 January - Friday 11 March
Closing date for applications
29 October 2010

Postal applications should be returned to:

Postgraduate Course
PMA Media Training
PMA House
Free Church Passage
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 5AY

 

 

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