Music Journalism (including a Foundation Year)

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.

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.