Popular music has the power to uplift, stimulate, comfort, motivate and communicate.
Many careers require sharp critical thinking, research and communication skills. The Popular Music minor hones those abilities as you develop expertise on the creation, dissemination and consumption of popular music.
From a variety of perspectives across musical and visual media, you'll analyse how music produced by a wide range of cultures, subcultures and social identities reflects, affects and responds to our world.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Music journalist
- Broadcaster
- Classroom music teacher
- Music producer
- Radio producer
- Events and marketing coordinator
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