BA(Hons) Music Journalism

The Music Journalism BA (Hons) course at the University of Huddersfield combines practical work with academic study. It is designed to provide students with essential skills and understanding of journalism, and how it applies to the dynamic world of contemporary music.Course Content: The Music Journalism course trains students in the art of communication, both written and spoken. The course modules cover a diverse range of topics such as music journalism, news journalism, magazine design, music industries, and apply the same to a global context. It also focuses on providing students with a solid understanding of modern media, investigating its impact on society and culture. Key Modules: The course includes a set of core modules such as Journalism Fundamentals, Public Affairs for Journalists, Digital Journalism, and Music Journalism. The Final Year Project allows students to implement the skills they've learned throughout the course by producing a piece of practical journalism, a dissertation, or a creative writing portfolio.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), a leading industry body representing publishers and content creators. Future Careers: On graduating, students could pursue careers in a variety of roles such as music journalism and critiquing, radio producing, presenting, PR and Marketing within the music industry, as well as roles within the broader media and journalism sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.