Program Overview

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Music Journalism BA (Hons)

Overview

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.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Gateway House, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Gateway House, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• PW53

UCAS Points

• 104

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Gateway House, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Simon Morrison

Modules

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Introduction to Storytelling (100 Credits) Core
• Live Journalism (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (20 Credits) Option

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Production Skills and Feature Writing (40 Credits) Core
• Popular Music & Society (20 Credits) Core
• "I read the news today, oh boy": Music Media History (20 Credits) Core
• From the Golden Age to 'Fake News': The History of Journalism (20 Credits) Option
• Creativity in the Modern Workplace (40 Credits) Option
• Creative Futures: CSP (40 Credits) Option
• More than a Game: Sports Literature (20 Credits) Option
• Sport, Culture & Society (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (40 Credits) Option

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Professional Practice & Publishing (40 Credits) Core
• The Business: Music PR & Industry (40 Credits) Core
• Current Affairs & Conflict (40 Credits) Option
• CSP Negotiated Research Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities
• Collaborate with students from related courses on a common first year
• Assessments are completed at the end of each module

Study a Common First Year

• This course shares a common first year with students on Journalism, Sports Journalism and Creative and Professional Writing courses.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC
• International Students: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.
• Foundation Year: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software.

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Simon Morrison
• Mark Hannaby

Where You'll Study

• Gateway House, Chester
• Central hub in Chester city-centre
• Podcast Suite
• Multimedia Hub
• Newsroom
• Radio Room

Your Future Career

• 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.