Music Journalism (including a Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Gain a backstage pass to the best gigs, biggest festivals and the most spectacular club nights on the planet as you discover how to effectively capture the energy of music in words.

Course overview

The Music Journalism degree at Chester will give you the best possible start into the fabulous world of words and music. From early on in you course, you may hear from professional writers from a range of genres, and have the opportunity to start writing and publishing reviews.

Teaching methods

The course typically starts with six separate modules, although through the years you will find more choice, and more chance to engage with larger modules for a dissertation or project, giving scope to develop your interests.

Assessment

We use a variety of assessment methods, but principally they will be project work, perhaps a portfolio of reviews, a project on a chosen artist, or a print or online music media product.

Careers service

The University has an award winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum; through employer contact and through tailored group sessions and individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Futures aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.