Camelia Entekhabifard's trip to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Picking your degree

You don’t need a university degree to become a journalist – there are many current successful journalists who don’t have a university education – but it certainly helps. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills, you’ll also have a chance to network with relevant people. The obvious degree choices are English or Journalism, but you shouldn’t limit yourself. Having an undergraduate degree in Politics, before taking a follow-up course in Journalism would certainly prepare you well! It’s worth looking at the website of the National Council of Training of Journalists , as they offer courses on how to become a journalist, as well as some career advice.