Music Journalism (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
The Music Journalism degree at Chester will give you the best possible start for exploring the fabulous world of words and music. From early on in your course, you will hear from professional writers from a range of genres, and have the opportunity to start writing and publishing reviews.
Why study this course with us?
Music professionals are involved at every stage of this degree, which focuses on real-world experiences and opportunities in music journalism. Our students have enjoyed placements at Mojo and Mixmag, and our Journalism graduates have found staff positions at NME and Kerrang!
Our Programme Leader is a published academic and has reported on the music scene everywhere from Beijing to Brazil, Moscow to Marrakesh. He edited Ministry of Sound’s Ibiza magazine for two years and has also produced and presented TV and radio.
Students have access to Apple Mac Suites to create magazines, video and podcasts, as well as the chance to collaborate with students from other programmes.
Student support
We pride ourselves on the quality of support we offer, and have a range of support packages to help support students during their time at University.
Explore our study abroad opportunities and student exchange programmes
Program Outline
Teaching methods
The course typically starts with five to six separate modules, although through the years you will find more choice, and more chance to engage with larger modules for a dissertation or production project.
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.
Work based learning
It is a core belief of this course that academic study must be allied with practical and vocational experience. As part of your studies you may take our
Work Based Learning
module, where you will be fully supported in securing a work placement of at least 150 hours, which you may be able to use in trying out a future career. Alternatively, you may wish to undertakeExperiential Overseas Learning
, where you can take advantage of our long-established links with organisations worldwide. Most students have the opportunity to undertake either one of these options as an integral part of their undergraduate course.
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, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services 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.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
