If you want to be at the heart of storytelling, media, and communication, journalism will be for you. You'll develop the skills to investigate, report, and convey information across various platforms – whether that’s uncovering breaking news, crafting compelling narratives, or engaging with multimedia.
It opens many career paths including the traditional newsrooms as well as the fast-paced realm of digital media. Journalism not only equips you with the power to inform and educate, but also presents opportunities for growth into roles such as editor, correspondent, media strategist, or even areas like public relations, content creation, and digital marketing.
The impact you could make
- Become a voice for the voiceless, an agent of change, and a guardian of truth.
- Influence public opinion for the better.
- Contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of media and communication.
What you could study
- Advanced digital storytelling
- The ethnography of speaking
- TV documentary journalism
- Creative work in the cultural industries
- The professional newsroom
- Religion and media
- Media law
- Popular music and society
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Subjects it's useful to have studied first
Some journalism courses or apprenticeships will have requirements for previous qualifications in certain subjects. Entry requirements vary, so always check with the provider.
English language
English literature
History
Media studies
Hard skills you'll develop
- Interviewing techniques
- Research skills
- Media production
- Media law and ethics
Soft skills you'll develop
- Curiosity and inquisitiveness
- Storytelling
- Written and verbal communication
- Networking skills
Careers: Where it can take you
Find out more about your career prospects from studying journalism. The following information is based on a typical journalism professional role.
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Career options
Media, publishing, and information services
Marketing and sales
Art, performance, and design
What is an… urban explorer blogger?
An urban explorer blogger is a modern-day adventurer, documenting the forgotten and abandoned corners of our world. Armed with a camera and curiosity, these journalists delve into the forgotten bits of society, uncovering the untold stories of abandoned buildings, forgotten factories, and derelict spaces. As unconventional storytellers, they not only capture the beauty in the abandoned but also spark conversations about the history, architecture, and social changes that happened inside these forgotten structures. Balancing the fine line between nostalgia and the curiosity of the unknown, the urban explorer blogger helps you reconsider the overlooked stories woven into our urban environments.
Find your ideal career
Take our careers quiz to find your ideal job matched to your personality type.Getting in: Entry requirements
Find out more about what you'll need to study journalism at university or as an apprenticeship.
Average requirements for undergraduate degrees
Entry requirements differ between university and course, but this should give you a guide to what is usually expected from journalism applicants.
A levels
Scottish Highers
Vocational
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Considering an apprenticeship?
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Follow your favourite journalists
Follow your favourite journalists on social media to stay up-to-date with the conversations they’re having with the world.
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TV and film
Why not watch some TV shows or films about journalism, like The Morning Show, Spotlight, or She Said – which range from lifestyle TV reporting to hard-hitting traditional print investigative journalism.
Application advice
Whether it's personal statement tips or what to write in a cover letter for an apprenticeship application, our advice will help you get ahead in your journalism journey.Skills, experiences and interests to mention
- Do you have a passion for storytelling in various forms, whether through writing, multimedia production, or investigative reporting?
- Your writing skills will be crucial for journalism so highlight how your written communication proves clarity, creativity, and an ability to adapt your writing style to different subjects.
- Talk about your curiosity about the world and an eagerness to explore different topics. Mention times where your inquisitiveness has led you to uncover interesting stories or delve deeper into subjects.
- Integrity and truth are important parts of journalism so demonstrate how you can gather information, fact-check, and validate claims.
- Journalism often requires quick thinking and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, so can you demonstrate adaptability and resilience, especially in the face of challenges or tight deadlines?
