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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PW63
Music Journalism (including a Foundation Year)
University of ChesterChester, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Chester, the BA (Hons) Music Journalism (including a Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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! International tuition fees are £14,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation: Academic Writing and Communication
Foundation: Music History and Culture
Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
Music Criticism and Analysis
Feature Writing for Music Publications
Digital Media and Music Journalism
Live Music Reporting and Review Writing
Music Industry Context and Contexts
UCAS Code:PW63
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£59,800
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £26,500 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
76%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Chester
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