MA Popular Music And Culture

at Leeds Beckett University

Modules:
 

• Popular Music Culture, History & Heritage
• Popular Music Analysis
• Music Industries in Context
• Music Industries in Practice
• Negotiated Skills Development
• Research Practice
• Final Individual Project

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

For International Students: £17,500 per year.

With more festivals and independent production companies than ever before, understanding the links between popular music, culture and the rapidly changing music industry is increasingly important, whether you are a researcher or practitioner. You could use the course to further your research interests by studying for a PhD or take up employment opportunities in sound engineering, performance, teaching, songwriting, production, music for film and television, music journalism, marketing and PR or events organisation:

• Performer
• Songwriter
• Sound Technician
• Events Organiser