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The News UK journalism apprentices making waves in the newsroom

Journalism apprentices are making waves in the newsroom thanks to News UK apprenticeships to encourage greater diversity in the media. They are given two years of employment and training by PA Training or News Associates to gain the NCTJ diploma qualification. The apprentices span The Times and Sunday Times, The Sun, The Scottish Sun, Talk […]

Record 72 per cent pass rate for NQJ

NCTJ examiners have been “reaching for the record books” following the 72 per cent pass rate in the most recent National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).

Candidates achieve highest pass rate of the year in November NQJ

Candidates sitting the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) have achieved the highest pass rate since the National Qualification in Journalism (NCE) became the NQJ in March 2013. Fifty-four reporters achieved senior reporter status – a pass rate of 62 per cent.

Seventy-two per cent pass rate for March NQJ

A record-equalling 72 per cent of candidates have passed the most recent National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ), the highest pass rate since the previous record achieved in July 2014.

Fifty-seven per cent of trainees pass March NQJ exams

Fifty-seven per cent of trainees who sat the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) exams in March achieved the qualification, a figure comparable to the fifty-five per cent pass rate achieved in March 2018.

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