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Music Journalism - BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our Music Journalism degree offers an immersive and deep dive into a world where music and writing collide! This dynamic course will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to capture the essence and electricity of live music, from concerts to club nights. It is your backstage pass to the best gigs, biggest festivals and the most spectacular nightclubs on the planet. While you study with us, you will discover how to effectively capture the energy of music in words.Studying music journalism provides a platform to combine your passion for music and writing to express yourself creatively, articulating your thoughts, observations and opinions on musical culture. It offers a lens through which to explore and comment on societal trends and the latest movements. As a music journalist, you have the power to shape public opinion, highlight emerging artists, and contribute to the discourse around sounds and society.Early on in your studies, you will begin engaging with seasoned professionals across various genres, acquiring insights and hands-on experience, as well as writing and publishing music reviews. You will gain a great deal of practical experience, with music industry experts playing a key role in your learning throughout the curriculum. You'll be immersed in the industry from day one and will benefit from real-world opportunities, including placements at renowned publications. Recently, some of our students enjoyed placements at Mojo and Mixmag, and our Journalism graduates found staff positions on the payroll at NME and Kerrang!BA Music Journalism shares a common first year with students on our BA Journalism, BA Sports Journalism and BA Creative and Professional Writing courses. This means that you’ll learn alongside students studying a similar discipline, helping to broaden your knowledge and exposure to other concepts, perspectives and professions in the first year of your degree. As you learn and collaborate with students from other courses, you'll not only widen your social and professional network but also learn new skills that will set you up for success in your industry. In your second and third years, you will progress to studying more specialist modules within music journalism, developing your skills to become a world-ready graduate.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,450per year

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    78th out of 92 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    128 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    75th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    40th

    48

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