BA (Hons) Music Journalism with Foundation Year in Chester United Kingdom | University of Chester

Get exclusive access to top concerts, major festivals, and unforgettable club events while mastering the art of translating musical energy into compelling writing.

Chester's Music Journalism program offers the perfect launchpad for diving into the exciting intersection of words and music. From your first year, you'll learn from seasoned writers across various styles and begin crafting and publishing your own reviews.

This hands-on degree integrates music industry experts throughout, emphasizing practical experience in music journalism. Our students have secured internships at Mojo and Mixmag, with alumni landing roles at NME and Kerrang.
Our Program Director is an accomplished scholar who has covered music scenes worldwide, from Beijing to Brazil and Moscow to Marrakesh. With two years as editor of Ministry of Sound's Ibiza magazine, plus TV and radio production experience, he brings invaluable expertise.

Students can utilize Apple Mac labs for magazine production, video projects, and podcasts, while also working alongside peers from different disciplines.