Queensland’s fast track diploma to a career in journalism is being increasingly welcomed by a wide range of employers.

The new eight-month diploma offered by Jschool: Journalism Education & Training has been approved by an industry-based accreditation advisory committee, while editors of daily and weekly newspapers have given jobs to graduates and internships to students.

“The media industry likes the practical and focused course we offer,” says director of Jschool, Professor John Henningham.

“Last year’s graduates were snapped up by local and interstate newspapers.”