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i am confusedd to opt for journalism or communication..after bachelors if i want a job then what jobs will be available from these two areas?

i am asking because i have to select a college and start my fresher life #career #journalism #communication #future #mass #oriented

Thank you comment icon Hi, Juwairiya. If you haven’t already, more about the degrees offered at the schools of your choice as they mean different things at different institutions. I majored in Mass Communications and was able to study and work in print journalism, PR and broadcasting. I’m also an author. One of my friends majored in Communications at another institution and if focused on relationships with individuals and groups, so certainly read more about the degree description. This should help you make a decision. I agree with everyone else who replied. Do your best to get internships or volunteer opportunities to gain experience and add to your resume. That's what will stand out for employers. Hope LeNoir

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Erin’s Answer

Hi Juwairiya,
Great question. My advice is to opt for communications, as it’s the more broad option. Majoring in journalism is perfect if that’s what you intend to pursue, but if you’re not sure I would lean towards communications at large. The communications industry is very free-flowing and open to people with various majors -- the most important part is your experience. Internships and extracurriculars are extremely important when preparing yourself (and your resume) for employment. You can join a student newspaper, a student-run public relations firm, or take on the responsibility of a social media intern.
You’ll be able to pursue a variety of different avenues if you graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in communications -- from advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, social media, etc. As I said before, what matters most is your experience. Once you have your major settled, start focusing on participating in activities beyond academic to gain more knowledge of the many aspects of the communications field. I hope this is helpful, please reach out if you need additional guidance!

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Johnny’s Answer

I faced this exact question when I was choosing my degree. In the end I chose a journalism-specific degree because I knew that after I graduated I wanted to become a reporter. My thinking was that the practical classes that the degree offered, in addition to working with professors who were practicing journalists , would be most useful.


That being said, a general communications degree could be more flexible – taking in subjects like public relations – but the advice above would still stand: the extra-curricular activities you do and internships you're able to secure have a lot of weight in employer's mind.

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