My son realises he has done the wrong degree, and now wants to do journalism, he can't do another degree because he can't afford to finance it. Has anyone any suggestions.
2006-10-27 03:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by party girl pauline 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Local newspapers take on graduate trainees, giving on the job training as well as working towards official qualifications. Money isn't great but is getting better.
There are also National Council for the Training of Journalists accredited courses run throughout the UK, which can either be anything from three months to a year. These would be much cheaper than doing another degree (which would be pointless).
I suggest he tries to get unpaid work experience on a publication to see if this is what he really wants.
http://www.nctj.com/
Hope this helps
2006-10-27 04:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by Oakesy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what his first degree is, he may not need a degree in journalism. He can be be a journalist with what he's got. He should to do a couple short journalism courses to learn the specifics of writing for papers, magazines, radio, tv etc since there are some nuances he'd need to learn, but he shouldn't need much more than that.
It would be wise of him to do a little freelancing so he can get some of his articles published. It's really the experience and and understanding of the writing style that's necessary. Not a whole other degree.
2006-10-27 11:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't need a journalism degree to do journalism - just some experience - so for example I'm assuming he did lots with the uni paper?
If not he could see if he could get a work experience place on the local paper - volunteer writing for talking newspapers, enter writing comps - stuff like that.
Plus lots of the national papers have apprenticeships which a few of my mates have done. He should be warned though, they're tough, long and the money's rubbish for the first couple of years so he'll need to be dedicated
Best of luck to him
2006-10-27 11:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
journalism would be an incredibly unwise move (a degree in journalism that is). There are so few jobs for journalists and such strong competition that he would find it very tough to find such a job. If he really wants a job in journalism, he must try and take a more direct route than a degree. Employers want to see that he can write well and has good ideas, not just the right degree.
2006-10-27 10:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by ewanspewan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish his current degree as a starting point if he hasnt already. (not many people have it all sussed and pick the 'right' degree or career path so employers are aware of this. Some people take decades to find their niche!). Then maybe get some work experience at local papers? Write freelance work and try to get it published in papers/newspapers? Mainly not to give in if he really wants to get on. Media work is very popular and jobs are always snapped up quite quickly. It is competitive and yes its not easy to get into, but if he wants to follow his dream then good luck to him =) and good luck to you for being so supportive ^^
2006-10-27 11:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by wibblefran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nevermind, i suggest your son to finish the course that he is taking right now and maybe he'll find that a job in his current degree interesting.
2006-10-27 10:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by idonteatcatfood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luckily there are many people who work in fields other than what they studied. He needs to get into the business. I suggest he determine exactly what he wants to do and where he would like to work and then apply for a job there, any job. You can always work your way up, and if you good, you'll be able to do that.
2006-10-27 10:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could check and see if there are any grants available.
2006-10-27 10:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by smashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋