"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 and interview every applicant, and we offer places only to those we consider have got what it takes. We won't accept just anyone, simply because they have the money.

What does it cost?

The course fee is £3,525 including VAT of £525. (Sorry, we can't do anything about that bit.). If you're accepted onto the course, a £400 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.

You may be able to get a Career Development Loan for the course fee from any of the following banks:

Barclays Bank plc

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

Co-operative Bank plc

Such a loan enables you to defer the start of payment of the loan for up to three months after the end of the course. In addition, the Department of Employment will pay the interest on the loan until you start repayments.

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. We're also working on an all-new website that will be packed with even more information, including video content from previous students. This course is the first choice for anyone serioius about a journalism career.

For more information contact: Melanie Gilbert.

tel: 01480 300 653

enquiries@becomeajournalist.co.uk