Application
fees waived
fees waived
Contemporary and Popular Music, BA (Hons)
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Apply
Subject ranking
Overall
UK / THE 2025 19th
UK / THE 2025 19th
Overall
UK / QS 2025 20th
UK / QS 2025 20th
Arts and Humanities
UK / THE 2025 21st
UK / THE 2025 21st
Costs
Course feesS$36.7K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rentS$17K / year
food & rentS$17K / year
Beer
S$6
MacDonalds
S$11
Cinema
S$14
Coffee
S$5
TotalS$53.7K / year
Entry requirements
A Level
ABB
Diploma
2.8
International Baccalaureate
32
Scholarships
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity
Limited quantity
Information
Course
Code
Code
W301
Upcoming
Intakes
Intakes
Sep 2025
Course
Website (External)
Website (External)
Pathway
Programmes
Programmes
See pathways
University
Information
Information
Duration
3
years
Graduate
2028
2028
About the course
Course summary
This degree allows you to study and specialise in contemporary music performance, composition and academic study, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriting through to experimental electronic forms. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your performance skills, helping you to grow as an accomplished musician. You study a broad range of historical and cultural topics, opening you up to diverse musical experiences, such as hip hop and installation/art music.
