LITERATURE (JOURNALISM - MEDIA) – A New Path for the Future!

1. General Introduction

The Literature (Journalism - Media) program is highly practical and application-oriented. Students gain knowledge in three specialized areas: Literature, Journalism, and Media. The program integrates literary knowledge and language skills—key strengths of literature—into journalism, event organization, and media production, making it a promising field in Vietnam's evolving education system. It ensures objectivity and accuracy in journalism while maintaining flexibility, sophistication, and linguistic finesse. The core mission of Ha Long University in this field is to provide students with a well-rounded education in knowledge, skills, and professional ethics.

2. Professional Skills

• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze textual data and information using methods such as interviews and observations.
• Proficiency in processing and structuring information into various journalistic formats for publication and broadcasting across different media platforms (print, radio, television, online journalism).
• Basic competency in using modern communication technology and digital media tools, ensuring adaptability in multimedia and digital environments.
• Expertise in editing and refining content across different types of journalistic writing.
• Deep understanding and appreciation of literary works.
• Capability to apply literary knowledge in various literary activities such as literary criticism and editorial work.

3. Career Opportunities and Professional Development

Students majoring in this program have three career paths corresponding to different job positions:

• Teaching at high schools, professional institutions, research institutes, and educational centers specializing in Literature, Journalism, and Media.
• Working as journalists, commentators, editors, media coordinators, or event organizers in press agencies and mass media organizations.
• Becoming specialists in information and communication departments at provincial, city, district, and local levels, including roles in media management, publishing, and cultural affairs in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

After graduation, students will have the necessary skills to continue their studies at the master's and doctoral levels in fields such as Literature, Linguistics, Journalism, and Media Studies.