Popular Music (top-up) BA (Hons)

Our Popular Music top-up BA allows you to choose your own focus within popular music. Blend a mix of practical music-making, with more traditional academic studies, or learn something new.<br/><br/>Choose to produce your own EP, perform at gigs, analyse and critically reflect on your own practice, record other artists, write a dissertation, compose/produce music for media, understand music philosophy, and delve into music education.<br/><br/>With strong ties to both the local music scene and industry, as well as nationally, we offer you the chance to network with industry insiders and develop your own network of fledgling professionals.<br/><br/>Top up degree for holders of HND, Foundation Degree or DipHE

Discover a 21st-century education at the University of Northampton.<br/><br/>If you're anxious about the cost of your education, or finding a job after, look no further. Northampton's many student perks create opportunities for everyone, no matter what your background. To support students through their studies and beyond, undergraduate students receive a free laptop, funded field trips, free sports and societies through the Students’ Union, in addition to discounts on gym & leisure activities, refer to UON website for further information. What's more, if you've achieved a 2:2 or above, have completed one of their flagship awards and find yourself unemployed six months after graduating, you're guaranteed six months careers support, followed by the offer of a paid internship!<br/><br/>You'll also be immersed in first-class teaching, exciting modules and career-relevant learning. Analyse crime scenes and real-life cases in Forensic Psychology. Step into Shakespeare's Globe, Victorian London and the Wild West in English. Test your problem-solving skills with international business models in Finance. And beat your personal best in Sport and Exercise Science.<br/><br/>Your future awaits!