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The Beatles, Heritage and Culture MA (Online)

University of Liverpool

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The Beatles are a central musical, cultural and industrial force in Liverpool, the UK and the world, and Beatles tourism is worth approximately £82 million annually to the local economy. But the concept of ‘Beatles heritage’ is far more complex than tourist attractions, and is bound up with issues such as institutionalisation, conservation and history. The city’s ongoing efforts to promote its connection to the world’s most famous pop group continues to influence civic infrastructure and even its wider cultural offerings. This programme draws on Liverpool’s Beatles industry and heritage sectors to challenge the traditional frameworks within which the band, their music, and their story have so often been presented. You’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate the ongoing impact of their legacy on areas such as urban planning and regeneration, civic design, heritage, and the tourism and leisure industries, as well as the music and creative industries. Liverpool is a global hub for Beatles research, and your lecturers will include members of the city’s Beatles Legacy Group, who will be supported by employees from the sector. An optional Special Project module will offer you the chance to spend two weeks in Liverpool, attending daily lectures and site visits linked to the Fab Four’s history, culture and heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to personally interact with lecturers, peers, industry practitioners, government officials, historians and scholars. Please note: as this is an online programme, students will require access to their own devices and broadband in order to access the course materials and participate fully in learning activities.

Application deadline

11/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 6,850per year

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    19th out of 103 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 64%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    35th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    72nd

    19

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