BA Music (Popular Music)
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at Grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification Your instrumental or vocal performance skills should be at a minimum of Grade 7 level. Musicians who can demonstrate performance at this level but who have not taken practical examinations are also encouraged to apply. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points including 5 at HL Music Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Music
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, combining practical musicianship with critical and contextual study. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The programme culminates in a Major Project and a Professional Showcase presentation event. Students can access partnerships with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera North, offering masterclasses, career advice, and work experience.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Academic Writing Skills
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Creating Recorded Music
- Creating Live Music
- Core Music Techniques
- Applied Music Skills
- Music, Criticism and Culture
- Music and its Histories
- Individual Creative Project
- Collaborative Creative Project
- Music and Its Objects
- Case Studies in Music 1
- Case Studies in Music 2
- Professional Music Skills
- Music and Sound for Media
- Major Project (Music)
- Working in Music
- Questioning Music
- The Future of the Arts
- Professional Showcase
- Industry Production
- Advanced Production Techniques