As a budding music journalist, youÕll learn how to write engaging copy Ð features, news, reviews, blog posts, and investigative pieces Ð and articulate them on the relevant platform as well as disseminating them on social media.Ê
Our Journalism courses have leapt an impressive 10 places in The Guardian's 2017 university league table.
This course has strong links with music and media experts, and EpsomÕs close proximity to London means that the UKÕs largest media companies will be on your doorstep, helping you to develop an invaluable network of industry contacts.Ê
With access to dedicated studio space, youÕll be guided through how to use industry- standard software, such as AdobeÕs Creative Suite, as well as how to put journalistic theory into practice. YouÕll also benefit from working in a campus community of fellow creatives from the fields of music promotion, media, film, design and fashion.Ê
Taught by an experienced team of professional journalists and visiting lecturers, our graduates have gone on to forge exciting careers in print, online, TV and radio, including at NME, Kerrang, Vice, Clash, Polydor, Radio 1, muzu.tv, Virgin Records, Uncut Magazine and Absolute Radio.
Instilled with a deep sense of journalistic professionalism, our graduates leave UCA Epsom fully prepared for life in the music industry. Our alumni have successfully landed roles at organisations such as:
- Radio 1
- London Live
- NME
- Vice
- Clash
- Absolute Radio
- Independent record labels.Ê
Currently these positions include journalists, copywriters, PR and A&R professionals, music managers, producers and TV presenters.
