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Popular Music in Society Joint Honours

Bachelor's degree

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Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Popular music provides not only entertainment for millions but also opportunities for personal, social and political expression. This exciting and innovative course challenges you to think deeply about popular music’s meanings and influence.

Explore the role, impact and context of popular music – from key works, artists and audiences to historical debates, cultural theories and political ideas
Build skills which are highly prized by employers seeking adaptable, analytical, creative and culturally aware graduates for a rapidly changing world
Broaden your knowledge through work-based learning, study visits and guest lectures
Be inspired to succeed by our highly experienced team of subject experts who have published influential research in this field
Choose to study part of your degree overseas at one of our North American or European partner universities
Combine Popular Music in Society with another subject and set yourself apart as a versatile and independent learner.

About this course

In common with graduates from other Humanities courses, our Popular Music in Society graduates are likely to pursue global careers in many different fields: the creative, cultural and heritage industries; journalism and the media; teaching and academia; business and commerce; and the civil and uniformed services.

Whichever career route you decide to follow, we do all we can to ensure you acquire the knowledge and experience to excel. We are committed to helping you develop highly prized transferable skills – including critical thinking, written and oral communication, project management, digital and informational literacy, and global awareness – which are particularly attractive to a wide range of prospective employers.

If you take the opportunity to study abroad as part of the course, your international experience will add an exciting dimension to your CV. You will learn to view the world from fresh perspectives, becoming more independent, mature, versatile and confident in the process.

A Joint Honours degree which includes Popular Music in Society will also provide you with an excellent foundation for postgraduate study.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification

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Subjects

  • Music
  • Musicology
  • Musicianship
  • Music Technology
  • Music Industry
  • Music Production
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Theatre
  • Music History
  • Music Therapy

Course programme

What you will study

You can study Popular Music in Society as either a joint, major or minor subject. This will determine how many modules you’ll study at each stage. Please check your other subject to ensure it is possible to create your chosen combination.

You will study modules such as:

Stage one
  • Pop Life 1: Form, Meaning and Representation
  • Pop Life 2: Institutions, Industries and Audiences
  • Writing for Media
Stage two
  • Audible Republic: American Music and Society
  • Image Music Sound
  • It Says Here: Popular Music and the Written Word
  • Research Project in Popular Music and Society
  • Work-Based Learning in the Media and Cultural Industries
  • Exchange modules 1-3
Stage three
  • Children of the Revolution: Popular Music in the Long Seventies
  • The Kids are Alright: Fans, Movements, Subcultures
  • Independent Study in Popular Music in Society
  • Work-Based Learning

Additional information

UK/EU fee - 
£9,250 per year (2019/20)


International fee - 
£13,250 per year (2019/20)

Popular Music in Society Joint Honours

Price on request