Popular Music MA
University of Chester
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MA - Master of Arts

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Creative Campus, Kingsway

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OCT-26

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MA - Master of Arts

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Creative Campus, Kingsway

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The MA Popular Music course is designed for those interested in exploring all aspects of performance. This degree will develop your creative skills and theoretical understanding to an advanced level. Our course offers you the opportunity to shape your learning through a series of modules that will enable you to integrate scholarly work with your personal experience as a musician. You will be taught by industry professionals, as well as highly respected academics, to ensure your studies remain ...Read more

The MA Popular Music course is designed for those interested in exploring all aspects of performance. This degree will develop your creative skills and theoretical understanding to an advanced level. Our course offers you the opportunity to shape your learning through a series of modules that will enable you to integrate scholarly work with your personal experience as a musician. You will be taught by industry professionals, as well as highly respected academics, to ensure your studies remain current and relevant. Our modules consider current theoretical and practical debates in the subject area, and will guide you through the research methodologies required at Master's level. You will have the opportunity to negotiate the most effective approach to your subject, before carrying out an in-depth study of your specialism. You will study at Creative Campus, Kingsway, which features multiple soundproof rehearsal rooms, state-of-the-art recording studios and Mac-based computer suites. All our facilities are equipped with professional equipment and are available to book throughout the year. Additionally, there is a large selection of loan equipment, including drum kits, guitar amplifiers, PA systems, and more, all available for you to reserve as part of your studies.

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5/279
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Poppy
20 Nov 24

The lecturers are all very helpful and supportive and the society I am part of also makes my uni life more enjoyable. The only downside for me is that my campus (kingsway) is a..Read more

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Yingjia
08 Dec 23

best:the teachers in Chester very kind with Chinese student Chester is a very quite..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a 2:2 in Music or similar field. 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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£9,090 per year

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£15,500 per year

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£15,500 per year

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Poppy
20 Nov 24
Popular Music MA
The lecturers are all very helpful and supportive and the society I am part of also makes my uni life more enjoyable. The only downside for me is that my campus (kingsway) is a...
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Yingjia
08 Dec 23
Popular Music Performance - BA (Hons)
best:the teachers in Chester very kind with Chinese student Chester is a very quite...
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Creative Campus, Kingsway Chester Cheshire CH2 2LB United Kingdom
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