Bachelor of Arts - Major in Popular Music Studies

Western University

The BA (Major in Popular Music Studies) is a module unique to Western that engages students with the study of popular music and the practice of pop music production and dissemination.The program incorporates three dimensions:practical subjects, including songwriting and analysis of popular songs and recordingsrecording practicecritical study of musical styles, recordings, artists, and genres in their broader historical and cultural contextsA broad range of course offerings are available to students, including musical theatre, jazz history, Indigenous music, popular music of western and non-western cultures, film studies, literature, music and gaming and sociology. Introductory and advanced courses in songwriting and desktop music production allow students to compose, produce, and record their own music.

Don Wright Faculty of Music