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Prepositions with nouns

Using prepositions with “journalism”

“In journalism” is the normal phrase for work, study, or activity in the field. “Of journalism” usually appears in larger noun phrases.

Quick answer

Standard usage

Use “in journalism” to talk about a career, activity, or subject area. “Of journalism” is mainly used in structures like “the future of journalism”.

She has worked in journalism for ten years.
He earned a degree in journalism.
They discussed the future of journalism.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
in journalism

Talking about work or study in the field

Use “in” for participation or expertise in journalism.

He started a career in journalism after university.
2
degree in journalism

Naming an academic subject

Use “in” after educational nouns.

She completed a master’s degree in journalism.
3
future of journalism

Showing a broader relationship

Use “of” in noun phrases about journalism as a concept or field.

The conference explored the future of journalism.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
in journalism
She works in journalism.
working or participating in the field
of journalism
The ethics of journalism are debated widely.
a quality or aspect belonging to journalism
journalism on
journalism on social media
coverage concerning a topic
journalism for
journalism for local communities
purpose or audience

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of journalism” for careers

Use “in journalism” for jobs or studies.

✕ He works of journalism. ✓ He works in journalism.

Using “in journalism” for possession

Use “of” when journalism is the thing discussed.

✕ the future in journalism ✓ the future of journalism

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She built a successful career ___ journalism.
2. They discussed the ethics ___ journalism.
3. He earned a diploma ___ journalism.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “in journalism” the usual expression?

Yes. It is standard for careers, study, and activity in the field.

When is “of journalism” used?

It appears in larger phrases such as “the history of journalism”.

Can I say “journalism about politics”?

Yes. That phrase describes reporting focused on politics.

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