Popular Music MA
University of ChesterCreative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
Course overview
The MA Popular Music course is designed for those interested in exploring all aspects of performance. This degree will develop your creative skills and theoretical understanding to an advanced level.
Key highlights
- Explores all aspects of popular music performance
- Develops creative skills to an advanced level
- Builds advanced theoretical understanding of popular music
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Music
- Additional condition: interview — Applicants will be expected to attend an audition and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.
- Additional condition: audition — Applicants will be expected to attend an audition and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Professional musician
- Session musician
- Music teacher
- Music producer
- Songwriter
- Community music practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,990 for the full course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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