Bachelor of Journalism [BJ] - Faculty of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Journalism
[BJ]Bachelor of Journalism
[BJ]

The Bachelor of Journalism programme is a communications-focused, double-major degree curriculum for the digital age. Students combine multimedia skills and critical thinking with their chosen complementary major, creating a personalized degree. The diverse faculty and student body ensure a lively learning environment that fuels curiosity.

Along with internship and exchange opportunities, the programme’s focus is on hands-on, real-world learning. By the end of the four-year curriculum, graduates excel in producing accurate and thoroughly-researched written pieces, crafting compelling video, and creating impactful, data-driven online journalism

Student Voices

HKU Journalism has provided me with many opportunities during my time as a student, equipping me with the skills needed to capture the first rough draft of history. During my time there, I was given the opportunity to work with the Associated Press and Agence France-Presse, which allowed me to cover the 2019 Hong Kong protests among other stories. Through this baptism by fire, I was given the chance to witness and record history as it unfolded, which would not have been possible without the education and opportunities provided by HKU Journalism. The past few years have been an interesting time to study journalism in Hong Kong, as the city faced protests, pandemic, and political change within the short span of three years. Despite this, I am grateful to my HKU professors, staff and fellow students for equipping me with the necessary skills to forge a career in journalism in these uncertain times.
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Harvey KONG

BJ 2021

Student Voices

HKU journalism has prepared me for a career in international media. The four-year undergraduate program, which consists of traditional reporting and writing training, and new digital media courses, has given me the tools I need to be an all-rounded journalist in this rapidly changing new landscape where media is facing unprecedented challenges. My favorite course is Online Journalism, in which students could manage an online news agency and rotate to different roles in the newsroom. By letting students get a touch on various aspects of news operations, this practical exercise helped us explore our interests. The best part of the program lies in the well-connected internship opportunities which push us to put what we learn in the classroom into practice. In JMSC, we have a full-time career counselor who helps linking students with a diversity of media. They have honed my journalistic skills and build up my instinct to find great stories of global importance. I would not have been able to accomplish that without the guidance of my inspiring professors!

Vanesse CHAN

BJ 2021