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Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western University

Program Overview

The BA (Major in Popular Music Studies) is a module unique to Western that engages students with the interdisciplinary nature of the study of popular music. The program incorporates three dimensions practical subjects, including songwriting and analysis of popular songs and recordingsrecording practice; critical study of musical styles, recordings, artists, and genres in their broader historical and cultural contexts. In addition to courses in post-1945 popular music, musical theatre, jazz, and more advanced courses in popular music and culture, the program includes courses in global (non-Western) music, film studies, literature, and sociology. Courses in songwriting and desktop music production allow students to compose, produce, and record their own music.

Program Key Stats

$39140 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

3.5
28
75

1200
6.5
83

Additional Information & Requirements

Three distinct A-Level (or four distinct AS-Level) traditional academic subjects with grades of A and/or B, GCSE/IGCSE (O-Level) results, IB of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, TOEFL ibT of 83 with no score below 20, PTE of 58 no score less than 56, MELAB of 80 with no score less than 78, IELTS Academic of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0, CAN Test of 4.0, CAEL of 60, Complete the questionnaire, two letter of recommendation forms, theory placement test, Interview

Career Options

  • Arts and cultural administrator
  • Band director
  • Booking agent
  • Broadcasting technician
  • Community arts practitioner
  • Music video director
  • Music writer/journalist
  • Musician
  • Performer

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