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

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.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.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.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 positions at well-known publications such as That’s Not Metal and Kerrang!Staff ExpertiseThe course’s Programme Leader has reported on the music scene everywhere from Beijing to Brazil, Moscow to Marrakesh, and is a published academic. He edited Ministry of Sound’s Ibiza magazine for two years and has also produced and presented TV and radio. Our students have access to specialist iMac newsrooms, green screen and podcasting facilities to create magazines, video and podcasts, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with students from other courses.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 13,025per year

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

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

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester 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 Stu

    86th out of 91 2

    35th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    128 62%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    85th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.83 71%

    88th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    148 69%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    28th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    38th

    24

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