"So You're Studying Media...": Exploring the Need for Media Majors

Debunking the misconceptions of Media & Communication and exploring employability

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Locally, HK is a driven, technological hub that fosters social connectivity, communication and advancement. Beyond that, our world revolves around media consumption, with a plethora of opportunities for people to thrive in today's digital age.

To outwardly dismiss the studies of individuals pursuing media, communication, broadcast television majors is to deny the prevalence of media in our day-to-day lives. Preconceived notions arise upon the discovery of a university student's COM-related major. These range in negative outlooks on their job prospects, a seemingly genuine concern for their employability, a discussion on the broadness of the course, and an immediate association with merely journalism.

In reality, media and communication majors are equipped with applicable skills to be successful in the initial interview stages, before the search of opportunities in the job market. Companies seek the adaptability of young, capable minds that have experience in fields that span marketing, creativity, writing, editing and production, business, and beyond.

In addition, it is projected that employment in the communications field will rise from 2020 to 2030, growing to about 14%, and in turn, a surge in new jobs. What media-related majors offer its students involves emphasizing the significance of communication. Preparation for the real world entails ease in communicating one's ideas and opinions.