Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Music Journalism
Program Description
BA (Hons) Music Journalism at University of Chester trains the next generation of critics, editors, and content creators to navigate the fast-evolving music media landscape. Students develop razor-sharp writing alongside multimedia production skills, creating album reviews, artist profiles, and viral social content for partners like BBC Introducing and Liverpool Sound City. Graduates emerge as versatile music media professionals ready for careers in streaming platform curation, music PR, or independent publishing with a portfolio showcasing work across podcasts, video essays, and data-driven music analysis.
Program Requirements
Language Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE - A | 65.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| TOEFL | 79.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 20.0 |
Academic Scores
| Scale | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| GPA Scale (0-4.00) | 2.80 |
Program Intakes
| May, 2026 |
|---|
| September, 2026 |
| October, 2026 |
| January, 2027 |
| February, 2027 |
| May, 2027 |
| September, 2027 |
| October, 2027 |
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