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I’ll be holding a special ‘Taster Day’ on June 11 for anyone interested in studying journalism at postgraduate level — specifically data journalism (which includes a part time PGCert option for those already working in the industry) and multiplatform journalism (full time only).

In the morning (10am-12.30pm), I will be running a taster of the MA and part time PGCert courses in Data journalism. I’ll be covering introductory data journalism techniques and also discussing some tips, tricks and trends to watch out for
In the afternoon (2pm-4.30pm), I’ll be hosting a taster session of the MA in Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism. This will cover reporting news for multiplatform audiences, and how to use mobile journalism to report stories

I’ll be making time in both sessions for questions and discussion about postgraduate study and developments in journalism.

If you are interested in attending either event, please sign up on the Eventbrite page here. Drop me a line on Twitter @paulbradshaw or email paul.bradshaw@bcu.ac.uk if you have any questions!

Earlier this year I announced a new MA in Data Journalism. Now I am announcing a version of the course for those who wish to study a shorter, part time version of the course.

The PGCert in Data Journalism takes place over 8 months and includes 3 modules from the full MA:

Data Journalism;
Law, Regulation and Institutions (including security); and
Specialist Journalism, Investigations and Coding

The modules develop both a broad understanding of a range of data journalism techniques before you choose to develop some of those in greater depth on a specialist project.

The course is designed for those working in industry who wish to gain accredited skills in data journalism, but who cannot take time out to study full time or may not want a full Masters degree (a PGCert is 60 credits towards the 180 credits needed for a full MA).

Students on the PGCert can also apply to work with partner organisations including The Telegraph, Trinity Mirror and Haymarket brands including FourFourTwo.

More details are on the course webpage. If you want to talk about the PGCert you can contact me on Twitter @paulbradshaw or on email paul.bradshaw@bcu.ac.uk.