Are NCTJ courses worth it? UK
I’m 19, didn’t go to uni for the record. I’m interested in doing an NCTJ course of course it would’ve helped if I went uni and then did my NCTJ on top but here we are
Is it worth the hassle for someone without a degree? Is it risky? What skills do you learn and is the full time fast track option better or the part time alternative?
Very passionate about journalism and it’s something I desperately want to get into, I just need a door to enter to get started even if it’s small.
Do they help you find work? Or do they expect you to freelance after you’ve got your qualification? I’ve heard some people online saying that the NCTJ course was overall better than their entire 3 year degree, but to me that sounds a bit too good to be true.
For those that have done it, what kind of connections can someone expect to make? And what kind of opportunities may someone be able to get both during and after completing the course?
I don’t mind doing it in Manchester or Cardiff. Preferably Manchester. Probably won’t be able to do it in London though realistically.
And finally is it worth doing it without a degree beforehand? I hope it won’t make too much of a difference.