What does the word "journalism" conjure up when you think about it? Perhaps you think of the nightly news headlines on the TV or perhaps you think of the newspaper you pick up each morning on your way into work, and of course newspapers and TV news shows definitely demonstrate journalism in action but the subject of journalism is much, much wider in scope.
Let's take a brief look at some of the online courses you could take if you want to study individual and specific areas of journalism.
Celebrity Journalism – What exactly constitutes a celebrity these days seems to be an ever greying area but one thing we do know is that celebrities, no matter how famous or infamous they are, are big news and if this is a subject you are particularly interested in, then there are courses you can study online which will guide you and teach you the best ways to write about celebrities.
Political Journalism – Perhaps many might consider this subject to be hardcore journalism and it is often the area that gets the bulk of the headlines on the evening news. If you love to write and if you are passionate about the way your country is run and operated, then the sphere of politics may provide you with a great way into journalism. Just as with celebrity journalism, there will never be a shortage of things to write about.
Fashion Journalism – Next time you visit your local newsagents, just take a moment to notice how many magazines are dedicated to the world of fashion, whether it is beauty, clothing or another area of style, there are a plethora of publications, websites and blogs that are dedicated to this subject.
Music Journalism – Although the worlds of celebrity and music often intertwine, there is certainly a dedicated core of publications that truly focus on the music itself and perhaps the culture that surrounds it. So if your writing has a certain rhythm and beat to it, then perhaps a course in music journalism is the perfect subject to get involved with.
Sports Journalism – The world of sport is massive! Without doubt, there are masses of sporting events taking place around the world, each and every day, with thousands of fans all with a vested interest. There are so many different areas of sport that if you have any interest at all, there is bound to be a niche that supports your interest.
