Nash School of Journalism

Nash School of Journalism (NSJ) was origially inaugurated in Aug 2003, though it very much operated out of leased prenises in other schools. In May 2010 the school was officially incorporated and became known as Nash School of Journalism Pte Ltd.

The school is ideally lcoated in the heart of Singapore's business district in Shenton Way where the nearest MRT is the Tanjung Pagar station.

NSJ offers tertiary level journalism education in partnership with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in South Africa. South Africa is an emerging economy and as how the world witnessed in 2010, it hosted the World Cup to tantalising effect. Along with India and China, it is the next nation to watch.

South African institutes are also known for their literary prowess and many South Africans are known to have clinched Booker Prizes, Commonwealth Prizes and Nobel Prizes in literature, among them being J.M Coetze.

So the choice you make by heading to NSJ to pursue your journalism studies is indeed the right one. Because when you become a writer, you according to South African novelist Nadine Gordimer, is making sense of the world. You cannot realise that if you work your whole life for what you wind up realising is that you are only making sense of a small area.

NSJ is no different from Gordimer. We ensure that you leave us and our school wiser and smarter and always ready to make a profound difference in your life and the lives of others.

Welcome to NSJ, welcome to the school that is all about making you and your surroundings a much better place than when you knew it as, before entering NSJ.

Unlike mass communications programmes, the pedagogy of journalism by us is written entirely in the dimension of ensuring a practical focus.

Students are taught not news values but of all the varying demands that cross-cultural and developmental journalism entails.

The assigned projects to be accomplished locally and internationally don't just give you a sense of the feel and pulse of the media universe. But they are truly meant to take you on the path to a meaningful career in media.

Why you need to be a media practitioner?

Journalism studies at Nash are markedly different, exciting, interesting and engaging. In short, it is interactive.

Almost all the lessons are focused on the practical aspects of learning with very little emphasis on theory.

This is done so as to give every student a taste of the real world of journalism. Because when you get a taste of the 'real world', your chances of getting a job will always be better, either in media or media-related organizations.

How does NSJ do it?

It requires students to get at least one of their works published, commit to a project work such as a newsletter and get a thorough if not elementary understanding of broadcast journalism.

Why does NSJ insist on this?

That's only because employers hire mostly those who have proven expertise in getting their works published. Over at Nash, you will learn that vital skill to get a job either in your home country or internationally.

And the instance with the newsletter production is no different. It is to prove and convince every large amd medium organization of your ability such that you secure a quick employment.

To make sure you get a good fighting chance the foloowing subjects will be taught in the very intensive one-month certificate course.

Certificate in Journalism

The certificate in journalism offered by Nash School of Journalism is so very comprehensive and detailed that it actually opens a pathway for you to enrol into Mass Communication diploma programmes not just in Singapore but across the globe.

That's only because you will actually be taught how to get your articles published. The idea behind getting your articles is actually two-fold, a) it bolsters your resume and b) it gives you recognition and credibility such that your visibility is enhanced in the job market is raised.

When you gain both of the above, you are virtually guaranteed of landing a job in media and news organisations, either here in Singapore or across the globe. However, it is not just in the media you should be angling at. Opportunities are also available in copywriting, scriptwriting, marketing and advertising among others.

Even as all these are attainable, the benefits of the course are not isolated just to, by you being simply in the course. The skills you learn are to ensure that your golden years are spent meaningfully, thus giving your post-retirement dignity. That means you will always have a job because you have always had an invaluable skill.

What is more what you will be taught all of the news reporting styles used by the world's leading wire services. That just means you will almost be assured of entry into diploma programmes.

Course Structure

• Introduction to News Writing
• Qualities of Good Writing
• The Inverted Pyramid (encompassing the Bloomberg, Reuters and Dow Jones writing styles)
• Cross-Cultural Aspects of Journalism
• Writing Business Stories
• Feature Writing Skills
• Travel Writing on places of interest, sceneries etc.
• Sports Commentaries
• Book, Movies and Reviews
• Opinion Pieces
• National Ideologies and News Coverage
• Multimedia Training (Optional)
• Broadcast Elements
• Getting Works Published
• Class Test

Assessment

Certificates are only granted upon students satisfying all major test. Importantly, they need to get their work published and hand in all assignments. The awarding of the certificate will be based on the accomplishment of all these said tasks.

Entry Requirements

All applicants need to have English proficiency or at least a standard that allows them to write and speak reasonably well. Those lacking such standards will be given help in a prepatory course to be run along with the Certificate.

Course Duration

All courses will run on Saturday either between 9am to 12pm or from 2pm to 5pm. 10-minute interludes will prevail. For foreign students, the courses will be a little intensive, in that there will be daily classes.

Course Fees

The price of the course is set at $1,500 for Singapore and for all foreigners. There is not need for a student pass for foreign students. Costs for lodging, transport and food would amount to something like $800 t0 $1,000 for foreign students. In total it amounts to a little more than $2,000 for foreign students.

Lecturers

Most of the lecturers will be run by Mr Jaya Prakash, who incidentally is the founder of the school. Mr Prakash has been a practising journalist since the late 1980s. He last worked in HIS-Fairplay as a maritime journalist and has for most of his adult, working life won accolades and recognition for the fine literary works he has produced. Some of his articles like advocating nuclear power as an alternative energy resource along with a treatise on global affirmative action programmes and workplace bullying have understandably sparked debate on the merits of such programmes and practices. He was also part of the same editorial team in Fairplay to win the best maritime publication honour from Dubai-based TV production house, MarineBiz TV. Apart from just Mr Prakash, adjunct lecturers would also render assistance.

You can reach NSJ with your questions here

Drop an email to: prakash@nashschoolofjournalism.com.

Call direct to: +65 9138 3050.

NSJ Course Registrations

If you have already made up your mind to enroll in NSJ and its programmes, kindly click here to download a PDF registration form to fill in and return via email.