Bachelor of Journalism

The Bachelor of Journalism (B.J.) degree is a degree awarded at some universities to students who have studied journalism in a three or four year undergraduate program. In the United States, some schools that do not award the B.J. degree instead confer a Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (B.A.J.), Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (B.A.J.M.C.) or Bachelor of Science, Journalism (BSJ) that is often part of or in conjunction with a course of study in mass communication. Yet another epithetological version of the degree, conferred by The Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, is the A.B.J. degree, the Latin equivalent of the B.J./B.A.J.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Kansas accredits university level journalism programs in the United States. There are currently 109 such accredited programs in 40 states.

Bachelor of Journalism in India
In India, Bachelor of Journalism is of 3 years. Journalism courses in India are known by various names like B.J. (Bachelor of Journalism), B.J. (Hons) (Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)), B.C.J. (Bachelor of Communication and Journalism), B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media), B.A. - J.M.C (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), B.A.- Mass Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication). Employability prospects vary by the reputation of the institute and course.

Bachelor of Journalism in South Africa
In South Africa, Rhodes University offers the primary accomplishment for Journalism students. While other universities and colleges offer diplomas, or B.A. degrees with media studies as a major, Rhodes University combines practical knowledge with theoretical frameworks to compound a highly respected degree. Coupled with an intense selection process, only just over 120 students are permitted to 2nd Year, with even less permitted to the 4th Year Specialisation Course. Without this 4th Year Course, graduates depart with a 3 Year B.A. Degree, with Journalism and Media Studies as one of their majors.

Schools of journalism

 * Asia
 * Delhi School of Journalism
 * Renmin University of China
 * The UST Journalism School
 * University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication
 * Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, India
 * Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, India
 * Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, India
 * Christ Nagar College, Trivandrum, Kerala
 * Thammasat University Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thailand
 * Hong Kong Baptist University
 * University of Hong Kong
 * Chinese University of Hong Kong
 * Hong Kong Shue Yan University
 * Chu Hai College of Higher Education
 * Hang Seng Management College
 * Peking University
 * International Institute of Management, Media & IT ( IIMMI )
 * Heritage Institute of Management & Communication, New Delhi, India
 * National Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, India


 * Australia
 * RMIT University, Melbourne
 * University of Canberra
 * Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales
 * Bond University, Gold Coast
 * Griffith University, Gold Coast
 * James Cook University, Townsville
 * La Trobe University, Melbourne
 * Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
 * The University of Queensland
 * University of the Sunshine Coast
 * University of Wollongong


 * Canada
 * Concordia University, Montreal
 * Carleton University, Ottawa
 * Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, British Columbia
 * Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto
 * Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
 * University of King's College, Halifax
 * Mount Royal University, Calgary


 * South Africa
 * University of Pretoria, Pretoria
 * Rhodes University
 * Stellenbosch University, Universiteit Stellenbosch


 * United States


 * Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication


 * Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * Kennesaw State University School of Communication & Media
 * Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication
 * Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
 * New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
 * University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism
 * Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
 * University of Colorado at Boulder
 * Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
 * University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
 * Florida International University School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * University of Georgia College of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
 * University of Missouri School of Journalism
 * University of Minnesota University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * University of Montana School of Journalism
 * University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 * University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * University of Texas at Austin
 * West Virginia University Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism
 * Indiana University
 * California State University, Northridge
 * University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism
 * University of Montana School of Journalism
 * University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media
 * University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences
 * Stony Brook University School of Journalism


 * The Netherlands
 * Hogeschool Utrecht HU University of Applied Sciences - Oldest School of Journalism in Europe
 * Christelijke Hogeschool Ede CHE Christian University of Applied Sciences
 * Fontys Hogescholen Tilburg Fontys University of Applied Sciences
 * Hogeschool Windesheim Zwolle Windesheim University of Applied Sciences