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What can I do with my studies in

  • Arts
  • Broadcasting
  • Communications
  • Economy
  • Ethics
  • Geography
  • History
  • International relations
  • Multimedia
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Public relations

Whether you’re a student (prospective, current), a former student, an academic staff member or a career counsellor, this page can provide you with practical answers to the following career-related questions:

After each question, students can consider the proposed actions and options to help in their career planning. The + symbol is an invitation to record options in an Employment Action Plan.

What subjects are studied in this program?

The subjects studied vary for each program and determine the expertise to be acquired for the chosen degree. Many types of undergraduate programs are available so that you can develop knowledge according to your interests and learning style.

Regardless of the subjects they involve, the following programs will open the doors to the labour market for you: honours, honours with specialization, integrated, general bachelor’s, major and minor. Furthermore, certain degrees enable you to move on to professional and graduate studies.

PROPOSED ACTION

  • Compare the subjects studied in this program to those of other programs to determine which one best suits your preferences and to your career goals.

Below is a summary of the subjects studied, taken from compulsory and optional courses in this bachelor’s degree. This is followed by information on graduate-level and advanced professional studies. The subjects studied and the graduate-level studies are presented in order of importance and relevance to the program.

Subjects studied in this bachelor’s degree

Undergraduate University (3-4 years)

Graduate studies

Many graduate programs are available to students interested in furthering their education, specializing in their field or performing research. See below for examples:

  • Announcer
  • Communication Agent
  • Commentator
  • Communication Counsellor
  • Cyber Journalist
  • Journalist
  • Media Agent
  • Media Coordinator
  • Photo Journalist
  • Press Attaché
  • Programme Editor
  • Researcher
  • Writer

Advanced professional studies

Undergraduate degrees serve as the foundation for advanced professional studies in fields such as medicine, law and education.

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What are the career options?

Postsecondary education leads to many careers. However, remember that in addition to an undergraduate degree, some fields require specialized skills, previous experience or even graduate studies.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

  • With the help of the following examples, determine which + occupation would best suit your interests and aspirations. By targeting an occupation, you can make easier decisions during your studies, throughout your job search and, ultimately, when choosing among opportunities. Note that your choices can change over time according to your academic, professional and personal experiences, as well as your knowledge of occupations and the labour market.
  • Take job availability and current labour market conditions into consideration when planning for career adjustments or changes. Thus, by working towards an + occupation related to your career target, you give yourself the opportunity to acquire useful skills and experience that support you in your career development.
  • Increase your chances of success by also selecting an + alternate occupation.

The following occupations require an undergraduate degree, specialized skills or experiences or graduate studies.These occupations belong to different occupational groups listed below, and within these groups is more information on national and international requirements. The occupations and the occupational groups are presented in order of importance and relevance to the program.

Occupations requiring an undergraduate degree

Occupations requiring additional qualifications or experience

Occupations requiring graduate studies: Master’s

  • Agencies or Multimedia organizations
  • Consultation agencies
  • Cultural centres
  • Educational institutions
  • Governments
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Radio
  • Research centres
  • Television

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

  • Administration
  • Arts
  • Communications
  • Consultation
  • Health
  • History
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Sports
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What are the employment prospects?

Job prospects vary according to a country’s political situation and economical stability. They are generally based on the analysis of data collected from businesses, unions and other employment-related organizations during local, provincial and national consultations.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

  • Compare the employment prospects of programs of studies and of the occupational groups. For example, use the average salary and the unemployment rate as comparison criteria.
  • In addition to analyzing this information, meet with professionals who can share knowledge and experience either from their educational backgrounds or from their related professions.

Below are Canadian job prospects for undergraduate and graduate programs and for the occupational groups related to these programs, followed by international job prospects. The job prospects are presented in order of importance and relevance to the program.

Job prospects in Canada

Job prospects in Canada are prepared by specialists and economists at Service Canada. The data appear on the JobFutures website.

Undergraduate studies (3 or 4 years)

Area of study: Journalism

English

  • CAUCUS, The Political Magazine of the University of Ottawa Students
  • Tabaret Magazine of University of Ottawa
  • The Fulcrum
  • The Ottawa Citizen
  • The Ottawa Sun

French

  • CAUCUS, Magazine politique des étudiants Université d'Ottawa
  • Magazine Tabaret de l’Université d'Ottawa
  • La Rontonde
  • Le Droit

Occupations requiring graduate studies: Doctorate

Occupational groups

Occupational groups are defined according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC).  Each group specifies the field and types of organization, examples of job titles and the national employment requirements.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

  • Note the + NOC code for to the chosen occupation. Also explore other codes so you can consider all the options.
  • Transcribe the national and provincial + requirements that apply to the options that interest you (degrees, certifications, memberships, additional permits, etc.). In certain cases, the requirements of a profession may influence your choice given to the amount of time, effort and money needed to achieve success.

Below are the occupational groups associated with the undergraduate program and the related graduate programs:

Canada Capital Region

Ontario

Other Provinces

International requirements

Every country has its own requirements, administrative laws, professional standards and work permits.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

  • Explore the particularities of the region or territory of interest to you. Consider the official language or dialect of the countries or regions, as well as the organizational, political and cultural systems.
  • In keeping with international requirements, ask to have your qualifications and credentials officially recognized.

The site below provides information on international requirements:

Here are other general resources that may be useful depending on your destination:

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