Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Popular Music and Culture at Leeds Beckett University. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Immerse yourself in popular music and culture, from the grass roots of the Leeds scene to vernacular music in all its forms worldwide. Be part of a lively popular-music research community that embraces a wide variety of popular music and work alongside performers, composers and studio producers. As part of this course, you’ll: - Join peers with backgrounds in music, cultural studies, music journalism, sociology, live music promotion and the creative arts - Explore today’s local live music scene and its connection to the wider industry - Discover the interconnectedness of popular ... International tuition fees are £10,400 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements Entry requirements Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Music, or at least a second class honours 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. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study on the MA Popular Music and Culture a |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,400
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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