University awards first Beatles degree

Comet · 01-31-2011, 12:07 AM

LONDON (Reuters) – A Canadian woman has become the first person in the world to graduate with a Masters degree in Beatles studies.

Former Miss Canada finalist, Mary-Lu Zahalan-Kennedy was one of the first 12 students to sign up for the Liverpool Hope University course on the Fab Four when it began in 2009 and was the first to graduate, the university said on Wednesday.

"I am so proud of my achievement," Zahalan-Kennedy said. "The course was challenging, enjoyable and it provided a great insight into the impact the Beatles had and still have to this day across all aspects of life."

The launch of the unique MA in Beatles, Popular Music and Society was a world first when it took its first class. Zahalan-Kennedy was the first to accept her degree in person from the university.

The course looks at the studio sound and composition of the Beatles and how Liverpool helped to shape their music. The MA examines the significance of their music and how it helped to define identities, culture and society.

Mike Brocken, founder and leader of the Beatles MA at Liverpool Hope University, said the postgraduate degree makes Zahalan-Kennedy a member of a select group of popular music experts.

"Mary-Lu now joins an internationally recognized group of scholars of Popular Music Studies who are able to offer fresh and thought-provoking insights into the discipline of musicology."

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they'll give a diploma for anything these days

She must lead a pretty shitty/boring life to consider graduating from Beatles study as an achievement...
She's a glorified fan. She can now go on Jeapordy Beatles Edition and make money. I'm sure her MA is highly in demand from companies worldwide lol

what's next? an MA in Lady Gaga?

PS: this is her

BrokenVert · 01-31-2011, 01:55 PM

I'll just play beatles rockband and look at the fun facts on the loading screen. Then audit all of the classes and get my degree in let's say 6 months

escobar929 · 01-31-2011, 02:15 PM

The Beatles and a dumb cunt should never be in the same post...

1sikbmr · 02-01-2011, 12:40 AM

lulz... what the heck is that shit... the beatles are great but damn a degree?

JayKay335i · 02-01-2011, 12:56 AM

Get back in the kitchen

solefald · 02-01-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar929

The Beatles are dumb cunts

Here, I fixed it for you. Most overrated band in history.

1sikbmr · 02-01-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Get back in the kitchen

Kitchen disguised as school and degree is actually cooking lessons lol:

Gavin@MMW · 02-01-2011, 02:59 PM

Oh come on...

really...?

:facepalm:

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