Journalism students at Up To Speed’s NCTJ Fast Track course in Digital Journalism have been briefed on a new site this morning, which will enhance their learning experience.

The BBC College of Journalism, which was created in the wake of the Hutton Inquiry four years ago, is due to go public today giving students access to master classes in reporting and interviewing by the BBC’s most high profile reporters including John Simpson and John Humphrys.

Up To Speed’s Course Director Tom Hill, a former BBC journalist, has seen parts of the site during meetings with the Director of the College of Journalism Vin Ray.

“We will be able to hear BBC journalists explaining key concepts in journalism,” said Tom. “For instance, Evan Davis who presents Today on BBC Radio 4 and Dragon’s Den on BBC TV, has taken the time to make a film explaining the importance of impartiality, one of the keystones of broadcast journalism.”

BBC Reporter Evan Davis Advises on Impartiality

The site, which is used as a virtual learning environment by the BBC’s 7,000 journalists, will also help students on Up To Speed’s Fast-Track in Digital Journalism to prepare for exams in Media Law, Public Affairs and News Writing.