BA Music and Journalism

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University of Huddersfield

Comments about BA Music and Journalism - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in music and in journalism alongside a study of their social and cultural aspects. Core modules in Media Theory will allow you to investigate the nature and organisation of media activities. A choice of music options allows you to develop your skills as composer, performer and critic.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Typically 280-320 points including C in A level Music, or Music Technology, plus six further units of study in relevant subjects (normally English, Communication Studies, Media Studies). BTEC candidates are normally expected to have a Certificate/Diploma in a relevant subject with four Level III Distinctions. Strongly motivated candidates who can demonstrate an equivalent knowledge with other qualifications are encouraged to apply. Candidates intending to undertake performance options in music should have reached Grade 8 of the ABRSM.
• Academic title
  BA Music and Journalism
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  One Music option from the following:
  
  Musicology 1
  Popular Music in Context
  Plus two Music options from the following:
  Composition 1
  Computer Composition 1
  Musicology 1
  Performance 1B
  Popular Music in Context
  Popular Music Performance 1
  Popular Music Performance Skills
  Plus three Media modules:
  Understanding Media and Reporting Fact
  Introduction to Writing
  Introduction to Journalism: Structures, Themes and Issues
  
  Year 2
  
  One from the following:
  
  Composition 2B
  Computer Composition 2
  Musicology 2B
  Performance 2B
  Directed Ensembles 1
  
  Plus:
  
  Popular Music Studies
  Music, Media and Markets
  
  Plus:
  
  Media Sociology and Culture
  Music Journalism 1: Writing Techniques
  Music Journalism 2: Practical Skills
  
  Year 3
  
  One from the following:
  
  Composition 3B
  Computer Composition
  Musicology Project
  Performance 3B
  Directed Ensembles 2
  
  Plus:
  
  Media Laws, Regulations and Ethics
  Media Case Study
  Media Audiences and Audience Research
  Research Project A
  Media Case Study
  Media Audiences and Audience Research
  Research Project
  
  Also, Music Journalism and Media BA.

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