Careers FAQs
- What can I do with a degree in journalism or communication?
- What kind of relationships has Northwestern University in Qatar fostered with prospective employers in the region?
- Does Northwestern University in Qatar offer career services and job search assistance?
1. What can I do with a degree in journalism or communication?
The short answer – almost anything. NU-Q graduates aren’t locked into any one career and work as media executives, reporters, producers, editors, public relations executives, policy makers, television writers, movie directors, photographers, among many other professions.
As the journalism and media fields continue their rapid growth in the Gulf region, our graduates will have outstanding opportunities to help shape entire industries using the skills they have learned at NU-Q – whether they report and tell stories, run a business, or write and direct films.
Hear from alumni about their careers in journalism and communication.
2. What kind of relationships has Northwestern University in Qatar fostered with prospective employers in the region?
NU-Q has developed strong relationships with Qatar Foundation and its subsidiaries which have hundreds of possibilities for marketing, communications, public affairs and advocacy positions. NU-Q has also established links with Al-Jazeera, Doha Tribeca Film Festival, ExxonMobil, and other entities including major publications and radio and TV broadcast networks around the world.
3. Does Northwestern University in Qatar offer career services and job search assistance?
Yes, a full-time career counselor works with all students to assist them in finding appropriate internships and jobs. Starting as early as their sophomore year, students are matched with internships and residencies. Many of these internships successfully end in full-time employment. Education City graduates are also able to take advantage of the Career Services Office at Qatar Foundation for assistance in finding career placement in the region.
