Sunday, 31 January 2010

So you want to be a journalist?




So here's the scenario: you want to be a journalist but you don't know what to study at university. The truth is that Journalism is not the best course to do (at least as a first degree). English, History, Politics ... and many other courses are worth considering. However, if you do go for a journalism course at undergraduate or as a postgraduate you should check that it is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Here's where to look.
But more important is getting your foot in the door via work placements. Click here for information about getting a placement with the BBC.