BA Popular and Commercial Music
Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Selection for this course is based on a suitable application. If you do not meet the entry criteria you may also be required to attend an interview to help us assess your suitability for the course.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, covering popular and commercial music styles. Core topics include design and creative practice. The programme includes a Major Project in the final year and practical modules covering festival organisation and digital record label management.
Modules
- Inside the Music: Theory, Analysis and Songwriting
- Getting Plugged In
- Music in Culture, Context and Criticism
- Live Performance
- Studio Practice for Musicians
- The Creative Musician
- Music and Sound for Media
- Professional Performance
- Music Industry Practice
- Major Project
- Professional Practitioner
- Immersed in the City
- Industry Ready