Music (Popular Music) BA (Hons)

Let your creativity flow and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue your passion for music beyond university.<br/><br/>Through practical projects and lectures, you’ll study a range of technical skills from project management to fluency with key pieces of music software. You’ll also build your research and social media skills for promoting your work and festival programming. <br/><br/>Working with experts, you’ll explore and challenge the value, status and significance of music in our society. You’ll get hands-on with industry standard recording studios and performance spaces. <br/><br/>This course is a variant of the BA Music programme. You’ll share the same modules as other BA Music students, but your assessments and specialist cluster groups will focus on popular music.<br/><br/>**Why study at Hull?**<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from performance-led staff: From DJs to band members, stage performers to session musicians, our academics are actively making and performing music. <br/><br/><br/>- 100% employability: A perfect 100% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.¹<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-standard facilities: Get exclusive access to our 400-seat concert venue, professional recording studios, ambisonic studios, and rehearsal spaces.<br/><br/><br/>**Where could this take me?**<br/><br/>When you graduate from Hull, you’ll have access to our network of professional partners, plus a professional portfolio of work to boost your CV. With the transferable skills you’ve learned, you can develop a career in producing, audio engineering, live and sound engineering, teaching, journalism, and more. <br/><br/>Recent graduates have gone on to become conductors, performers and managers. Many have set up record labels – some even before they graduated.<br/><br/>¹ (Music) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

The University of Hull offers everything you need to excel in your studies and beyond. They equip you with the skills needed to achieve your potential once you graduate, which is why Hull scores 95% for employability (Higher Education Graduate Outcomes). Hull also have close ties to industry, giving you the chance to explore placement years and internships.<br/><br/>If you apply before October 1st, you'll also be guaranteed a spot in Hull's modern, comfortable accommodation. This gives you the perfect environment to jump into student life and your new home. Hull is also the most affordable city in the UK, meaning that you won't break the bank trying everything the city has to offer! You can explore Hull's leafy single-site campus and accommodation by booking campus visit via their website. If you can’t make it in person, Hull's 360 virtual tour allows you to explore the campus and facilities, wherever you are.<br/><br/>The University of Hull also ensures that you're fully supported throughout your studies. Their team of trained professionals will make sure you have the resources to manage any issues you face in your studies. From financial advice to 24 hour mental-health support, you'll have all the help you need at Hull.<br/><br/>What are you waiting for? Get in touch today!