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Contemporary and Popular Music, BA (Hons)

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

 
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19th
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Arts and Humanities
21st
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22nd
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Music
25th

Costs

Course fees S$36.9K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.1K / year
Beer S$6
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$14
Coffee S$5
Total S$54K / year

Entry requirements

A Level ABB
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

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Course
Code
W301
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

This program enables students to specialize in contemporary music performance, composition, and academic studies, encompassing acoustic singer-songwriting to experimental electronic forms. It provides ample opportunities to refine performance skills, fostering development as a proficient musician, while exploring a wide range of historical and cultural topics for diverse experiences, such as hip hop and installation art music.