Can you become a journalist with a BA in Psychology?

Question

I have the degree but want to write...

Answer 1

If you can write- you can become a journalist. Degrees are nice, but no one will really care what your degree is in, just make sure you have some nice pieces to show in your portfolio.  

Answer 2

Why don't you get established as a Psychiatrist first and then once you have some savings- maybe you can consider taking time to write. You could even write self-help or any other type of psychology topic.

Answer 3

Sure you can.  You can get a degree in basketweaving and be a journalist.  I am not joking.  If you want to be in front of the camera, you have to be pretty (or handsome).

But

Journalism is dead.  Ask a newspaper publisher in anytown USA.

Answer 4

I would think so, but would probably be tougher to break into the industry with.

Answer 5

YES

Answer 6

Yes.  You do not need a journalism degree to be a reporter.  You don't even need a college degree at all, in fact.

But you should know how to write, research, listen, and ask questions.

A degree in psychology would be helpful.

Answer 7

Your degree is in Psychology? Are you just trying to see how many people will actually answer this question? If you have a degree then you are smart enough to know that you use your education to earn a living, and that if you wish to pursue Journalism, you do that on the side in order to see if it goes any where. And possibly take a course in journalism to learn how to perfect your writing skills. I wish you the best regardless. Love, Kat  (not Lab Rat. I ate the Lab Rat)