For the study of popular music:
Borthwick, S. and Moy, R. (2004) Popular Music Genres. London: Routledge
Frith, S. & Goodwin, A. (1990) On Record, Rock, Pop and the Written Word. London. Routledge.
Frith, S. (1991) World Music, Politics and Social Change. Manchester: Manchester University Press
Frith, S. (1983) Sound Effects, Youth, Leisure and the Politics of Rock and Roll. London: Constable.
Huq, R (2006) Beyond Subculture: Pop, Youth and Identity in a Postcolonial World. London: Routledge
Longhurst, B. (1995) Popular Music and Society. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Lull, J. (Ed) (1991) Popular Music and Communication. London: Sage.
Machin, D (2010) Analysing Pop Music: Image, Sound and Text. London: Sage.
Negus, K. (1996) Popular Music in Theory. Cambridge: Polity.
Shuker, R. (1994) Understanding Popular Music. London: Routledge.

For career development:
Hudson, G. and Rowlands, S. (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook. Harlow: Pearson Education
James, M. (2009) The Popular Music Press Handbook London: Routledge
Rudin, R. and Ibbotson, T. (2002) An Introduction to Journalism: essential techniques and background knowledge. Oxford: Focal Press
The Unsigned Guide (2012) (Manchester: mcr:music)
Willings Press Guide (2012) (Chesham: Cision)
www.guardian.co.uk
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk
www.jobs4journalists.co.uk
www.pressgazette.co.uk
www.journalism.co.uk
www.broadcastfreelancer.com
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
www.jobsinbroadcast.co.uk
www.themusicdirectory.co.uk
www.musicweek.com
www.prweekjobs.co.uk
jobs.brandrepublic.com
www.gorkanapr.com
www.ukpragencies.com
www.prnewswire.co.uk
www.prca.org
www.cipr.co.uk
www.pfj.co.uk

Blackboard
Library
Web
Newsrooms, media centre equipment loans, computer facilities

The study of popular music will be through a weekly two-hour workshop in semester one with tutor-directed activities and discussion followed by student directed presentations. Some classes will be in formal lecture/seminar format. Content will include: screenings, lectures, discussion, visiting speakers, quizzes, audio presentations and interactive multi-media activities.
The career development strand will be delivered across both semesters through a weekly lecture or seminar.

Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities
94% guided independent learning

This module features two strands which in combination prepare final-year music journalism and broadcasting students to face the music. Literally in semester one through promoting sophisticated appreciation of popular music's origins, development and social, political, cultural and commercial relevance and power. Metaphorically across both semesters in preparing students to face the realities of and opportunities for work in the music media.
The exploration of popular music in semester one through workshops incorporating lectures, seminars and presentations will engage with its historical development predominantly in America and the UK. The aim is to provide students with an in depth survey of popular music in all its forms over the last 100-odd years, touching on structural aspects of the music industry and examining the impact of technological changes both on the industry and the musical form. These issues will be considered in relation to the geographical, historical, social and cultural roots and routes of pop music. The will entail a comprehensive theoretical examination of the study of popular music both in terms of its production, consumption as a cultural form and issues of identity and politics. Students will be encouraged to draw on their own expectations of pop music to contribute to discussion.
The year-long focus on career development through lectures and seminars will identify the opportunities for matching the expectations of employers, analysing how employability can be developed and enhanced and understanding how to get jobs and freelance work.
Lectures will be delivered by staff tutors and speakers from the media industries including past graduates talking about their experiences and offering insight and tips on how to succeed. The seminars will be used for discussion and to outline and develop what students will be required to produce for assessments designed to - working on exemplary producing content to show on their personal professional blogs, addressing personal weaknesses, researching job and freelance opportunities and developing an effective CV.

In semester one a portfolio (50%) consisting of a group presentation individual 1,000-word report and a 3,000-word essay. (L)1, 2, 3 and 4)
In semester two a portfolio (50%) consisting of a 500-word report of career development activity with an attached appendix of evidence, a refined CV of approximately 250 words and a personal blog displaying examples of professional practice displaying original, self-generated content for music media of at least 2,000 words. (LO 5, 6 and 7)

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework