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Popular Music – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Department of Performing Arts
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme will be of interest to those concerned with the exploration of all aspects of performance, songwriting and composition or popular music studies. It is designed to develop performers', composers' and musicologists' practical and creative skills, as well as their theoretical understnding, to an advanced level.
The programme has pathways in performance, songwriting and composition and popular music studies.
Contents
Programme Structure
Students begin their study with Research Methods which is a core module. This introduces candidates to research methodologies and strategies appropriate to the study of performing arts and exemplars of application. A second core module Popular Music Analysis aims to equip students with the skills required to critically investigate performance, composition and text in support of their specialist discipline.
Alongside this will be modules which allow students to intensively explore their chosen discipline (as performers, composer/songwriters or musicologists). This culminates in the final phase of the MA which results in the production of a substantial final piece of work, for example, a large scale performance, a portfolio of original music, or a written dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment can take the form of performances, the submission of portfolios of original music, essays, practical presentations, lecture demonstrations and oral assessments.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum of an upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a first degree, professional experience and expertise may be taken into account.
Applicants will be expected to attend a workshop and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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