Helllppp please

Dear all,

Need some career advice

I am a 20 year old finding his way in the world, both in my career in life and as a whole.

I am about to enter my final year at kings College London studying theology, and have currently attained a high 2:2, leaving no guarantee atol that I would manage to secure a 2:1 in my final honors.

However I believe I have already shown a strong capability for journalism, reflected by building a reputable football podcast (Out Of The League) from nothing. This was also evidenced by combining my passions for sports, religion and ethics into a award-winning show on student radio examining the latest stories concerning the behavior of our sports stars, on and off the field.

I have had successful work experience stints at the Cambridge Evening News and The Daily telegraph from which I have improved my journalistic skills greatly. These have covered issues as diverse as how to write an engaging article/match report to having the opportunity of reporting live at events Moreover I have worked voluntarily covering live football reporting for Cambridge United in the last two years, including commentary services for the blind and partially sighted.

I have a huge passion for teaching as well , and has extensive experience both coaching sport and teaching my a-level subjects inside the classroom, as well as empowering kids through educating them as part of a charity.

However now I enter my final year I have to start looking towards the future, so my main questions are thus:

any idea for postgrad journalism courses in London- I had looked at st marys for sports journalism and city of London for broadcast journalism, are there any others you could suggest/ comment on the merit of those I have suggested?
Any general career advice for someone at my point regarding what to do?

Thanks for your time and look forward to hearing from you,

Michael

Reply 1

returnmigrant

Lots of info from the NCTJ here : http://www.nctj.com/want-to-be-a-journalist

Just remember, there is no automatic funding at postgrad level like SF. There are a few bursaries but these are as rare as hen's teeth, and usually won't cover the entire cost of the course, and you won't even be considered with a 2.2. Without this you will have to work out how you are going to pay both fees and maintenance yourself.

Reply 2

mlmc12345

THE FEES ARE FINE, had a business when I was 18 that was very successful so that is not an issue.

Reply 3

auntygeek

Brunel has an accredited journalism course with a very good reputation.

Several people in my year with a 2.2 or a third have been teaching for some years. I know teaching has got more difficult to get into lately, but you shouldn't have a problem with your degree class if that's what you want to do.

I spent 3 years doing charity work before working for 4 years at a university, and I'm about to return to my MSc subject to do a PhD. Don't feel you have to go straight into your chosen career from university - employers often value diversity and life experience.

Helllppp please

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