A close relative of mine was lured by journalism whilst at Uni - Oxbridge . They then went onto to do an MA in broadcast journalism ( distinction ) and spent a couple of years after that doing mainly unpaid work / freelance and short term contracts despite doing work experience both at the BBC and Sky . I know most of his cohort from his journalism degree are struggling to get above minimum wage . Its also an industry of 'who you know' . His first passion was Law so he went on to do the GDL and just on completion obtained a MC training contract . What I'm saying is that there are many transferrable skills in journalism and if you feel strongly about it give it a go , but it is a struggle ( as is getting a TC ) . Good luck