Rank of journalism universities: 1, Beijing Foreign Studies University 2, Central University of Finance and Economics 3, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 4, China University of Political Science and Law 5, Hunan University 6 and Chongqing University.

Journalism majors train senior news professionals who have systematic knowledge and skills of news theory, extensive knowledge of culture and science, are familiar with China's news propaganda policies and regulations, and can engage in editing, news and management in news publishing and propaganda departments. Journalism major aims to cultivate compound talents who can engage in news practice such as news interview, writing, editing, commentary and photography in various media, and engage in news propaganda in party and government organs, enterprises and institutions.

Journalism is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities, which belongs to literature major. The basic study period is four years, and the bachelor of arts degree is awarded. This major focuses on literature, politics and sociology, and is closely related to philosophy, economics, management, art, psychology and history.