This degree allows you to study and specialise in contemporary music performance, composition and academic study, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriting through to experimental electronic forms. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your performance skills, helping you to grow as an accomplished musician. You study a broad range of historical and cultural topics, opening you up to diverse musical experiences, such as hip hop and installation/art music.
This degree allows you to study and specialise in contemporary music performance, composition and academic study, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriting through to experimental electronic forms. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your performance skills, helping you to grow as an accomplished musician. You study a broad range of historical and cultural topics, opening you up to diverse musical experiences, such as hip hop and installation/art music.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W301
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B AABBB at Higher Grade including a music-related subject, or BBBBB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 ABRSM/Trinity Music Theory G5 also required. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 With Music at Higher Level. Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects being studied. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level including Music, or H2H2H2H3H3 including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 D3, M2, M2 including Music, Music Technology or another music-related subject, or Rock School or equivalent performance experience. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. If A Level does not include Music or a relevant music-related subject, an offer of D3 M2 M2 plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent performance experience may be considered. Extended ProjectIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application. A levelA,B,B ABB including Music, Music Technology or another music-related subject, or Rock School or equivalent performance experience. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. Alternatively BBB including Music, Music Technology or another music-related subject, or Rock School or equivalent performance experience plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance). Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music. If A Levels do not include Music or a relevant music-related subject, an offer of ABB plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance), Rock School or equivalent performance experience may be considered. Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered. |
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