So, if you think you may have the qualities to be a journalist, what and where should you study?

Success in any subject you study at school, is going to be useful to you as a journalist, though for most professional courses, a good pass in English at GCSE or A Level is almost always essential. 

When it comes to further education, you may choose to take the more traditional route of an undergraduate qualification in an academic subject like Politics, Sociology, History, English, languages or a science, and reserve your professional studies for a post graduate journalism degree.

But these days, many students are choosing to take an undergraduate degree in journalism.

While the BJTC accredits to a single standard, based on the highest current industry practice, the range of courses now on offer is wider than ever and it is vitally important to carefully interrogate each option you might be considering – you’ll find a full list of accredited courses here which will help you locate a course which is convenient and meets your aspirations. 

Some offer a broad education in multi-platform journalism while others may specialise in television, radio or online journalism.  If you have a clear view of your abilities and ambitions then you might choose to specialise, so carry out your research and select a course which suits your future ambitions.

One thing to be aware of…

The BJTC accredits courses as a whole, it does not accredit joint, major or other partial courses. It does not accredit universities or other institutions, nor does it accredit individual students. If you have any doubts, please contact usand we can help.