Leeds,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Popular Music and Culture in Leeds United Kingdom | Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
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Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,500
(c. USD23,436.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Dive into mainstream music and culture, from the underground Leeds music scene to global folk music traditions. Join a vibrant research community focused on diverse musical genres, collaborating with artists, songwriters, and audio engineers.
Throughout this program, you will:
Study alongside classmates from music, arts, media studies, social sciences, event management, and creative fields
Examine contemporary local music venues and their ties to the broader entertainment sector
Investigate how popular music intersects with societies across the globe
Work with various media formats including sound recordings, films, and photographs
Apply research techniques to analyze different musical genres and their cultural contexts
Explore how the music industry creates, markets, and distributes popular music through cultural symbols and messaging
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification 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.
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification
TOEFL iBT- Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17)
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification
TOEFL iBT- Total of 79 to 89 Minimum for Reading (18), Listening (17), Speaking (20) and Writing (17)
Tuition
GBP
17,500