Music Journalism BA(Hons)
Music and journalism are two of the most exciting and creative industries to work in. Our BA in Music Journalism lets you combine your shared passions for sound, social media and the written word.
Why study Music Journalism at Huddersfield?
The course aims to give you a practical grounding in the styles and techniques of music journalism. You’ll look at everything from writing for the printed page to making compelling videos, plus radio shows, podcasts and social media platforms.
You’ll be taught by international recognised tutors who are leading the way in the growing area of media participation. Writers, broadcasters, academics and researchers all contribute, and our staff regularly work for national newspapers and magazines.
We have an impressive range of equipment, including TV and radio studios, professional cameras and software and smartphones for mobile recording.
Take part in a work placement with an external client, ranging from doing public relations work for a band to spending time with a radio station.
From Beatlemania to KatyCats, music fans have been noisy, colourful - and increasingly significant. And it’s not just rock and pop, you’ll develop a broad knowledge of a wide range of music genres.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
BBC at A Level
112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Music, Humanities and Media Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course.
Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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