University of Chester
Chester · Postgraduate
MA Popular Music
Course snapshot
- Tuition fee
- £15,500/yr intl.
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Intakes
- October
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- PTE
- 62 overall
- MOI
- Case by Case
- Campus
- Creative Campus, Kingsway
Always verify these on the official university page before applying.
Can I apply?
Academic requirement
Not confirmed — check the official course page for the exact entry requirement.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 overall · PTE 62 overall · MOI case-by-case
As a guide, if you meet IELTS 6.5 overall, you can usually apply directly. This is guidance from available data — not an admission decision.
English requirement
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 minimum per band
- PTE Academic
- 62 overall, 59 minimum per component
- MOI
- Case by Case
- Intermediate English
- Case-by-case
Official MOI note
MOI not listed as an accepted English alternative by Chester. Verify with the Chester International Office before advising students.
Only tests published for this course are shown. Other tests (TOEFL, Duolingo, LanguageCert) may be accepted — check the official page.
Cost & scholarships
University-level scholarship guidance available — not confirmed for this specific course. Verify eligibility on the official page.
What to verify before applying
- Course-specific entry / academic requirement
- English requirement (IELTS 6.5 overall)
- MOI / PTE acceptance if unclear for your country
- Country-specific requirements (e.g. India board / percentage)
- Scholarship eligibility, amount and deadline
- Intake deadline for October
More detail
Full overview
Course description not available — see the official course page.
Modules
Module data not available in Abrodio yet.
Module lists change year to year — check the official course page for the current structure.
View modules on Chester websiteFull entry requirement notes
Academic requirement
Not confirmed — verify with university.
IELTS
6.5 overall, 5.5 minimum per band
PTE Academic
62 overall, 59 minimum per component
MOI: Case by Case
MOI not listed as an accepted English alternative by Chester. Verify with the Chester International Office before advising students.
Full scholarship details
University-level guidance for postgraduate study at University of Chester — not confirmed for this specific course. Verify on the official scholarship page.
Chester International Scholarship Award
Verify with Chester
International students applying to University of Chester postgraduate programmes. Excludes postgraduate research programmes. Applied automatically on application — no separate application required.
Automatic on application. Excludes postgraduate research programmes — MBA is NOT excluded from this award. Exact award value not publicly listed. Confirm current value directly with Chester International Office.
International Alumni Scholarship
Verify with Chester
International alumni of Chester advancing from a Chester Bachelor's degree to a Chester Master's degree. Excludes: MBA, MA Art Therapy, MSc Marine and Coastal Resource Management, MA Social Work, MSc Psychiatry, MSc Physician's Associate, MSc Wildlife Conservation, all two-year MSc programmes (placement/project year routes), PGCE, and research degrees.
Confirmed exclusion list: MBA, MA Art Therapy, MSc Marine and Coastal Resource Management, MA Social Work, MSc Psychiatry, MSc Physician's Associate, MSc Wildlife Conservation, ALL two-year MSc programmes (the 33 placement/project year routes at Chester), PGCE and research degrees. Only for Chester alumni progressing directly from a Chester Bachelor's to a Chester Master's.
Deadline: Courses beginning 01.09.2025 – 31.05.2026
Commonwealth Scholarship
Full funding
Nationals of Commonwealth countries meeting Commonwealth Scholarship Commission criteria. At Chester, only 2 courses are eligible: MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, and MSc Family and Child Psychology.
Only 2 Chester courses are eligible: MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (chester-msc-stem-cells-and-regenerative-medicine) and MSc Family and Child Psychology (chester-msc-family-and-child-psychology). 4 scholarships available for 2026/7. Administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission — separate application required. Not applied directly through Chester.
Deadline: 16:00 GMT, 9 December 2025
Chevening Scholarship
Full funding
Indian nationals meeting Chevening eligibility criteria — typically 2+ years work experience, strong academic record, and UK government criteria.
UK government scholarship — separate application via the Chevening website. Chester is a Chevening-partnered institution. Applicants must apply directly through Chevening, not through Chester.
Snowdon Masters Scholarship
Up to £15,000 per year
Talented disabled students pursuing a Master's degree. International students are eligible — no country restriction. Indian students are eligible.
External scholarship administered by the Snowdon Trust — separate application required via the Snowdon Trust website. International students including Indian students are eligible. Amount confirmed: up to £15,000 per year. Deadline to be verified with Snowdon Trust.
Deadline: Verify
DIKTI Scholarship
Indonesian government funding
Indonesian government employees and students only. NOT applicable for Indian students or other nationalities.
Indonesian government scholarship (Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi). NOT applicable for Indian students. Only Indonesian nationals may apply through the Indonesian government.
Career outcomes & city life
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City life — Chester
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Application timeline
Next intakes: October
Application deadlines vary — verify with the university. International applicants should typically apply 3–6 months before the intake.
Guidance information only. Course fees, entry requirements, scholarships, intakes and availability may change. Please verify final details with the official university website before applying. Abrodio does not guarantee admission, scholarship approval or visa outcome.