BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production (Topup)

Start Date

Level: 6

Course Course: P00204

Area: Performing Arts and Music

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

Validated by The University of Hull, our BA (Hons) Popular Music and Production programme will inspire, encourage and support you to be a skilled, versatile and confident musician, prepared for the music industry.

Key Units

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Minor Project
Planning for Major Project
Career Development and Entrepreneurship 1
Major Project
Career Development and Entrepreneurship 2

Entry Requirements

Students are required to have:

A Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject (such as a Foundation Degree or equivalent in Music or a closely associated subject)
English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or an equivalent qualification such as Level 2 Functional Skills)

Applicants will be interviewed, and should prepare for this together with an audition.

Assessment

Throughout the programme, assessment is through live briefs and real-work situations, wherever possible.

Students will generally produce evidence of practical application of theory, such as portfolio of composition or portfolio work, along with accompanying written work to assess knowledge and understanding.

Written work may include context, research, justification, reflection and/or evaluation.

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this qualification could go on to study:

Masters Degree
Specialist performance qualifications
PGCE

Future Opportunities

The programme aims to provide students with a broad ranging study of the field of music and the opportunity to develop detailed specialist knowledge in music performance and production. With strong links to employers in the creative industries, and opportunities for extensive experience of performance, it develops specialist knowledge and skills, appropriate transferable skills, self-awareness and the capacity to engage in reflective practice.

The range of modules provides a starting point for a range of careers in the performing arts, musical and community arts organisations, whether from graduation or with further study, such as:

Arts administrator
Broadcast engineer
Community arts worker
Composer
Event organiser
Music therapist
Musician
Music promoter
Private music teacher
Radio producer
Secondary school teacher
Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video
Theatre stage manager

Tell Me More

Please note this programme is validated by The University of Hull. To find out more about the partnership, click here.

Approximate costs for a HE course are between £7500 and £8000. You can apply for a loan via Student Finance Student finance. Please note all quoted fees are subject to change.

Extra Costs

No direct costs, although students may need to purchase consumables, e.g. guitar strings, drum sticks, etc.

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