BA Music: Popular Music and Recording
Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 120 points. Music is a preferred subject for all qualifications. If you do not have a formal Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. A level: 120 points. Music preferred. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. T level: Merit. BTEC: DMM, preferably to include music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Scottish Highers: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. IB: 31 points, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application. Access to HE: Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma, preferably including Music. If you are applying for 2027 entry the requirements will be: Equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Music is a preferred subject. If you do not have a Music qualification you will need to demonstrate significant practical music experience at the point of application.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music. Core topics include research methods and ethics and professional practice. The degree includes a semester abroad option in the second year, and masterclasses are led by established industry professionals. The final year features a negotiated major project encompassing two areas of specialist study chosen from performance, composition, studio recording and production, and other options.
Modules
- Musicianship Skills
- Fundamentals of Composition, Arranging and Technology
- Popular Music Style and Genre
- Performance Studies (PP&R)
- Applied Composition and Technology
- Interpreting Popular Music
- Professional Development in the Creative Industries
- Advanced Musicianship Skills (PP&R)
- Compositional Practice
- Studio Composition
- Audio for Media
- Studio Recording and Production
- Popular Music and Identity (PP&R)
- Creative Compositions and Arranging
- Advanced Performance Studies (PP&R)
- Advanced Studio Composition
- Advanced Studio and Location Recording
- Music Journalism
- Sound, Music and Society
- Project Scope (PP&R)
- Professional Practice (PP&R)
- Negotiated Major Project (PP&R)