What course do you study to become a journalist?

As with any undergraduate degree, journalism students are required to take general education courses to fulfill their degree requirements. These classes usually include college level math, science and science laboratory, physical education, English, a foreign language and the humanities.

Which subject is best for journalists?

There are of course some A-levels that will be helpful – including English literature, creative writing, media studies, politics, languages, economics and history. Studying languages is great because it will allow you to take your journalism qualification all over the world.

What are subjects in journalism?

The subjects that are mainly taught in most courses in Journalism and Mass Communication are:

• Introduction to Journalism.
• Introduction to Mass Communication.
• Editing Techniques.
• Media Laws and Indian Constitution.
• Reporting Methods.
• Media Management.
• Advertising and Public Relations.
• History of Journalism, and more.

How can I join journalism?

Students can pursue a major in Journalism or Communications or a diploma course in journalism. However, a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication (BJMC) is the most preferred course to become a journalist in India. After graduation, they can take up a master’s course in journalism or mass communication.

Where can I study journalism?

South Africa

• Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University.
• School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University.
• Department of Journalism, Tshwane University of Technology.
• School of Literature, Language and Media, University of The Witwatersrand.
• Center for Film & Media Studies, University of Cape Town.

How can I study journalism?

How long is a journalism course?

Bachelor of journalism and media studies degree (BJourn) (four years).

Which course should I take to become a journalist?

You must pick the journalism courses depending on your interests and future goal. For example, if you look forward to working in a newspaper company, then you must take courses like BJMC, B.A. with Journalism, etc.

What is the eligibility for doing journalism after 12th standard?

Minimum eligibility is Bachelor degree in Journalism after 12th Standard. For Post graduate degree courses, a Bachelor degree in Journalism is required. Some institutes also provide one year certificate courses in journalism for which eligibility is 12th Class.

Which colleges offer journalism course after 12th std?

The are several institutes that offer journalism degree courses after 12th STD. You can consider joining for the B.Voc in Journalism Degree offered in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (SVE) at St Pauls Institute of Communication Education.

How to become a journalist in India?

Explore your options by checking out this list of top colleges for journalism in India. You can apply for journalism courses after you have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50\% marks from any stream (Science, Commerce or Arts). Some colleges require you to possess excellent communication skills, English speaking skills and writing skills.