Music Performance [with Placement year] BA (Hons)

<strong>Master your own style, experiment with new sounds, and launch a career in music with our Music Performance Degree.</strong><br/><br/>Learn to analyse and deconstruct different styles of performance, songwriting and composition while developing your own musical and performance identity.<br/><br/>Whether your dream is to write and release original music, perform live, compose for films or video games, collaborate in bands or orchestras, or become a music therapist, you’ll develop the skills and industry knowledge to make it happen.<br/><br/>Learn from expert academics and industry-active practitioners.<br/><br/>Collaborate with others to develop all-important skills for your professional life.<br/><br/>Get full training in our industry-standard music facilities, including five recording studios, a spacious recital hall, and practice rooms.<br/><br/>Take an optional work placement, or internships with our industry partners and practitioners.<br/><br/>Make the most of Cambridge’s music scene with our links to local networks, venues and arts groups.<br/><br/><strong>Careers</strong><br/><br/>Our Music Performance degree will give you the latest skills and knowledge to launch your music career.<br/><br/>At the same time, youll be supported to grow into a confident, creative professional who values lifelong learning and ongoing personal and career development.<br/><br/>By the time you graduate, you’ll have had the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of music performance projects – ranging from video showreels and commercial releases to a fully developed online presence – designed to showcase your abilities to future employers and collaborators.<br/><br/>Whether you want to perform and release your own music, create soundtracks for films and games, or play in a band or orchestra, the diverse portfolio of work you create will prepare you for the modern collaborative creative industries.<br/><br/>Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MA Music Therapy. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.<br/><br/><strong>Teaching</strong><br/><br/>From Year 1, you’ll work alongside other music students to develop your collaboration and project skills.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the option to collaborate with film and game students to produce soundtracks, sound effects, and immersive experiences.<br/><br/>In Year 2, you’ll develop your understanding of the modern music industry and learn how to build your brand. You’ll choose from a range of optional modules to suit your interests and ambitions.<br/><br/>Finally, you’ll put everything you’ve learned into practice and prepare for your future career with independent and collaborative projects, and the opportunity to build up a portfolio.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.