Journalism is vital cog in the machine called the media. They provide all the necessary information required to present the news where it maybe politics, celebrities, wars, environmental disasters etc... Journalist can be on the front line, behind desks or writing articles to presenting the news. The position is related to experience and interests of the journalist.
Journalism can involve many different types of media (newspaper, online articles, online videos, front line presenters, behind desk presenters), this means if you like journalism then you will defiantly find a topic or media type to work in.
Entry requirements will vary from university to university, however, all will require BBB or higher with most asking for at least ABB.
Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with journalism:
Regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with journalism:
The duration of the degree is 3 years for a bachelors degree (BA) and an additional year for a masters (MA) or you can do a 1 year placement to get experience.
Every degree will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy the journalism degree:
Journalism has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in all university curriculums:
Journalism allows you too apply to different industries, below is a list of them:
Journalism degree allows you to apply to a wide variety of roles, below is a list of them:
As a journalist graduate you will usually work up to 48 hours a week, where your social and work life may overlap. When it is busy you may even work 50 -60 hours a week and may even travel around a lot. Companies are more flexible now and would let you work from home for part of the week, which can help make work life balance more easy. The salary you will get will vary on your experience and which sector you go into, below is the average expected salaries:
