Overview

n addition to practical areas, this Popular Music (Hons) BA programme from University of Liverpool focuses on developing an in-depth and critical historical understanding of popular music repertoires, cultures, and practices.

Practical modules are concerned with musical performance, song-writing, or creative music technology, although none of these are compulsory; while other modules focus on popular music history topics or the music industry. There are also options in areas such as music psychology and audio-visual media (films and videogames). Throughout, you will learn to write about popular music from a historical, critical, sociological, or philosophical viewpoint.

Career opportunities:

Studying Music opens up many career opportunities, including composing, performing, music therapy, community arts, and teaching.
As well as jobs in music employers in many sectors are increasingly seeking arts and humanities graduates for their transferable skills.
As a student in the School of the Arts, you will be supported to maximise your employability from day one.

The School has its own placements and employability officer, and you will have the opportunity to undertake the following work experience opportunities:

work placement or a year in industry as part of your programme;
work in our student-run record label to gain practical experience in all aspects of the music industry – from contract negotiation and project planning to promotion and distribution.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Popular Music History

Music As An Industry

Music in Contexts: Why Music Matters

Classical Performance

Contemporary Genres

Exploring Harmony, Chord Progression And Pitch
Music In Gaming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 367 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

ABB but the offer may be reduced to BBB for those candidates achieving grade 8 distinction in any instrument.
Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements. For this course, the offer is BBB with A in the EPQ.
GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: BTEC applications are encouraged. We evaluate each BTEC application on its merits and may make offers at DDM.
International Baccalaureate: 33 points, with no score less than 4
Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: Scottish Highers at AABBB or Scottish Advanced Highers at ABB, combinations are also welcome.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Year in industry fee: £1,850
Year abroad fee for Nationals: £1,385
Year abroad fee for Internationals: £12,050

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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