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Full time & Part time See Course MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Are you passionate about music and want to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than our MA in Popular Music programme. This modular course offers pathways in performance, songwriting and composition, and music studies, allowing you to tailor your learning to your specific interests. With a focus on developing your creative skills and theoretical understanding, you'll engage with current debates in the field and explore research methodologies. Our experienced faculty will guide you through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops, while assessment methods include performances, essays, and practical presentations. Join us and unlock your potential in the exciting world of popular music.

About the course

This is a modular course leading to the award of MA in Popular Music. The course will be of interest to those concerned with the exploration of all aspects of performance.

Course overview

This is a modular course leading to the award of MA in Popular Music. The course will be of interest to those concerned with the exploration of all aspects of performance. Our course is designed to develop your creative skills and theoretical understanding to an advanced level.

Why study this course with us?

Our MA in Popular Music has pathways in: performance; songwriting and composition; and music studies.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally hold a 1st or 2:1 honours degree in a related subject. Consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are capable of performing at the level required to complete the course successfully. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a degree, professional experience and expertise may be taken into account.

Applicants will be expected to attend an audition and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.


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