BA (Hons) Music Journalism at University of Chester

Programme 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.

What you will study

The Music Journalism pathway contains a combination of core and specialist modules at each level of study. Core modules include Introduction to Storytelling, Popular Music & Society, "I read the news today, oh boy": Music Media History, Production Skills and Feature Writing, The Business: Music PR & Industry, Professional Practice & Publishing, CSP Negotiated Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 104 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer - CCC/BCC; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: To include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above; T Level: Pass (C or above in the core); OCR Cambridge Technicals: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; Interview: Applicants will be required to attend an interview/workshop day.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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