Popular Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Popular Music BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Popular Music is designed for musicians and artists who want to refine their craft, define their artistic identity, and shape a sustainable career in the music industry. You will explore songwriting, live performance, and creative production in a dynamic and supportive environment, combining hands-on practice with critical reflection and cultural insight.
Collaboration and creativity are at the heart of this degree. You will take part in live projects, showcase your work in professional settings, and experiment with new approaches to composition, production, and perfor...
BA (Hons) Popular Music is designed for musicians and artists who want to refine their craft, define their artistic identity, and shape a sustainable career in the music industry. You will explore songwriting, live performance, and creative production in a dynamic and supportive environment, combining hands-on practice with critical reflection and cultural insight.<br/>Collaboration and creativity are at the heart of this degree. You will take part in live projects, showcase your work in professional settings, and experiment with new approaches to composition, production, and performance. Alongside this, you will learn how to promote yourself as an artist through branding, digital presence, and audience engagement, ensuring your music reaches the people who matter most.<br/>Taught by industry professionals and supported by a community of peers, mentors, and collaborators, this course gives you access to world-class facilities and the expertise to develop your authentic artistic voice. Whether your ambition is to perform, compose, produce, or innovate in new areas of music, this course will prepare you to thrive in a fast-changing creative world.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
Application Details
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Course Code
W330
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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