Hi,

Irrespective of the day and age, the basic qualification for a journalist is common sense, the good grasp of current affairs, willingness to adapt and decent language skills.

But for adding value and to gain more technical exposure, I am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. Because most media houses these days, look for a PG in journalism while recruiting.

The prudent way ahead for would be to get a basic degree in a field of your choice( it could be anything from Engineering to Economics to Political Science). That adds value to your career as a journalist, as you will have a strong footing in the subject of your specialization. That way, you could have a better edge than your colleagues who have basic degrees in Journalism or Visual Communication.

Here are some of the courses listed down one can look for:

Graduation/Bachelor Courses: The duration will be of 3 years

> BA (Journalism & Mass Communication) + Diploma in Mass Communication

> BA (Journalism & Mass Communication) + Diploma in Journalism

> MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) + PG Diploma in Mass Communication

> MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) + PG Diploma in Journalism

Good Luck!