SOAS, University of London

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Global Popular Music

SOAS, University of London

Faculty:School of Arts
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Music, General
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Musicians and Singers

Description:

The BA Global Popular Music offers a unique programme that allows students to focus on popular and contemporary music styles and cultures in global perspective.

The degree includes regional courses that build on the expertise of SOAS staff in music in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, world music performance, practical skills courses in multimedia, approaches to the study of popular music, and opportunities for directed independent study projects on topics ranging from K-Pop to hip-hop, Latin to Rai.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Ontario
    Entry requirements vary depending on course however, we would normally require an overall score of 85% in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, in a minimum of 6 grade 12 University of University/College Preparation courses.

    British Colombia
    The completion of the British Colombia High School Diploma is acceptable for admission onto undergraduate programmes. Entry requirements vary depending on course. We would normally require grades ranging from AAAAA-BBBBB in five grade 12 subjects.

    Advanced Placements (APs)
    If students wish to substitute one or more of their grade 12 subjects with Advanced Placement Tests then a score of 4 or 5 in the AP test is required.

    International Baccalaureate
    For International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants we require between 32 and 38 points depending on the programme applied for.
    For full details please refer: IB Entry Requirements

    For details of other Province entry requirements please contact: undergradadmissions@soas.ac.uk

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 26, 2019