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BA/BS in Popular Music Studies

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #142 =

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Offered by Western University in London, Canada, BA/BS in Popular Music Studies is a bachelor's degree in Music programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Music
Local tuition: CAD 6,050 / year
International tuition: CAD 46,110 / year

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Program details

Overview

Popular Music Studies is a major within Western University's Bachelor of Music program, entered on the recommendation of the Faculty following an interview. Students must complete first-year requirements with a minimum mark of 60% in each of Music 1649A/B, Music 1651A/B, Music 1710F/G (or the combination of Music 1639U and Music 1641U), and Music 1730A/B, together with 1.0 further course chosen from a designated list of English, Film Studies or World Literatures and Cultures options. The module itself comprises 6.0 courses in total, continuing the music theory, history and performance-practice foundation built in first year into second-, third- and fourth-year study. As a major within the Bachelor of Music degree, the programme combines core music coursework with a humanities elective, giving students a foundation in the study of popular music alongside the broader Bachelor of Music curriculum.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Recommendation of the Faculty on the basis of an interview. Completion of first-year requirements, including a mark of at least 60% in each of Music 1649A/B, Music 1651A/B, Music 1710F/G (or Music 1639U and Music 1641U), Music 1730A/B, and 1.0 course from English 1020-1999, Film Studies 1020E, Film Studies 1022, or World Literatures and Cultures 1030.

About Western University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 37,875
QS rank: #142 =
Programs: 271
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Popular Music Studies award?

Western University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Music on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Popular Music Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 46,110 per year (CAD 6,050 per year for local students).

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