Music Journalism

If music’s your thing and you want to tell the world, huddersfield is the place to start. this course will teach you how to write, broadcast and promote the sounds you love.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Our music journalism degree includes two exciting placement opportunities. students are encouraged to undertake an optional year-long (48 weeks) placement in year 3. we support our students in finding suitable placement opportunities in the music and media industries and beyond. during the placement years you are supported by an academic tutor and have the opportunity to build professional experience invaluable for your final year of study and future career. our final year compulsory placement module also gives you the chance to put your skills into practice over a 150 hour period. past students have undertaken placements with printed magazines such as the nme, as well as respected online music publications. others have gone to radio stations from both the bbc and commercial sectors across the north of england, from manchester to hull and many points in between.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

A selection of companies that have employed huddersfield graduates from the ba music journalism course in recent years include a range of magazines and online publications. some are having successful careers working for public relations and social media agencies, with other graduates using their journalism skills to move into marketing, fashion, event organising and recruitment.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Huddersfield has partnerships with the following companies: