Become a multiskilled, professional musician on this industry-facing degree.
Whether you’re an aspiring performer, session musician, composer, music educator or sound artist, we’ll prepare you for a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Our expert tutors and guest lecturers will support you to hone your practice while experimenting with genres, styles and technologies.
Collaborating with other musicians, producers, sound engineers, stage techs and songwriters in professional facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to develop projects around ensembles, se...
Become a multiskilled, professional musician on this industry-facing degree.<br/><br/>Whether you’re an aspiring performer, session musician, composer, music educator or sound artist, we’ll prepare you for a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Our expert tutors and guest lecturers will support you to hone your practice while experimenting with genres, styles and technologies.<br/><br/>Collaborating with other musicians, producers, sound engineers, stage techs and songwriters in professional facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to develop projects around ensembles, session bands and vocal groups as well as music for film, immersive experiences and experimental performance.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Learn to play in a range of musical styles and genres, in a variety of professional contexts <br/>Develop an experimental, critical and creative approach to making your work <br/>Play regularly in ensembles, including session bands, vocal groups, contemporary music groups and laptop orchestras <br/>Benefit from guest speaker artists and ensembles. Visitors have included Adrian Utley (Portishead), Graham Fitkin (composer), Kenny Werner (pianist), Ed O’Brien (Radiohead) and Kevos (ensemble) <br/>Have the chance to gain industry experience, from shadowing a professional composer or interning with a record label, to working with an orchestra <br/>Have the opportunity to investigate study options with our prestigious international exchange partners, such as CalArts (USA), Griffith University (Australia), LASALLE (Singapore) and Nagoya University (Japan)
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W300
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 120 A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have. Scottish HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Access to HE Diploma60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications ASWe may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers. Scottish Advanced HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Extended ProjectAcceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points A levelWe welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply. T LevelP M P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications |
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