I’m an international student interested in shifting my career towards Journalism. The NCTJ seemed like the most affordable and well-regarded option from what I read in other posts, so I plan on taking the courses via distance learning. However, as an international student should I do the Diploma in Journalism (with UK focus) or the Practical International Journalism Qualification?

I’m open to the possibility of working in the UK but as of now, it’s not something that is entirely probable. Are these two options different, besides the UK media law courses? Is the Diploma in Journalism a better option even if I don’t plan on working in the UK?