Introduction to Journalism and Communication

The field of Journalism comprises two distinct areas: journalism and communications, but they are very closely related. Entering this field gives you the opportunity to try your hand at many different careers, each of which is incredibly interesting and dynamic.Regarding journalism, many believe it stems primarily from a common human need: the need for information. Imagine, every day, upon waking up to greet a new day, almost everyone has the same question: "What's new today?" Everyone wants the quickest answer. Journalists are the ones who satisfy that need. Beyond studying journalism, entering the Faculty of Journalism and Communication opens up a vast field of "communication" to explore. For example, you could become a public relations (PR) professional, with countless exciting tasks such as brand building; communication planning; media relations; event organization; working with specific target groups, etc. You could also work in advertising – a challenging yet incredibly attractive profession. Graduating with a degree in Journalism also opens up many other career paths. For example, you could work as an editor at publishing houses, an advertising employee, a marketing employee, a distribution employee, etc. If you want to further your knowledge, you can continue your studies with a master's or doctoral degree in Vietnam or abroad. You could also become a journalism and media researcher at universities, research institutes, or work for press management agencies from the central to local levels. Regardless of which field you want to try, deciding to enter the field of journalism means you have chosen an exciting, dynamic, and challenging career.