Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Beatles in Liverpool

This module will introduce The Beatles as a key part of Liverpool’s musical heritage, cultural history, and place in the modern city. In addition to the classroom sessions, there will be one field trip, involving a walk to places relevant to Beatles tourism. Students will learn about key songs, events, and venues, from Strawberry Fields to the Cavern Club, and will find out more about the ways that The Beatles affected the music of Liverpool, the United Kingdom, and the wider world over the past sixty years.

Course leader

Taran Harris

Course aim

- To develop confidence in understanding and communicating complex ideas in written
and/or spoken language.
- To develop skills in research and collaborative learning.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of The Beatles, and how their music reflects and
influences the city of Liverpool and the wider world

Credits info

5 EC
Modules are equivalent to 2.5 ECTS.

Fee info

GBP 0: Module must be taken as part of a Week 4-6 or Week 1-6 International Summer School programme, so no individual module prices are available.