The degree in Global Popular Music from SOAS University of London 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.
The programme leads into careers and vocational pathways including arts management, festival administration and curating, music journalism, teaching, performing and composing, album production, and management and consultancy within the music industry in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWL International Ambassador Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Amber Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 19,950/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Lincoln Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 1,995/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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