BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Production

... United Kingdom
... Solent University

Course Overview

Solent’s popular music performance and production programme offer a broad range of creative and technical learning in music and production carefully balanced with the acquisition of academic skills involving research and critical thinking. Students will gain experience both specific to the music industry and relevant to other careers.

The course features an extensive study of the music industry including copyright, contract law and career pathways. Students are also expected to develop transferable skills in research, IT, presentation, teamwork, creative thinking, communication and project management.

Student learning is aided by access to our industry-standard facilities. These include nine recording studios (networked with Protools HD and Logic Pro), a range of mixing workstations, and a Production Lab with 24 Apple workstations (with Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Sibelius). You’ll also have access to large rehearsal rooms fully equipped with backline and PAs.

The curriculum is delivered by an experienced course team, many of whom are active industry experts with professional experience in performance, studio and live sound, electronic sound design and the business and culture of music production. Staff frequently engage with ongoing research in music composition, performance and production. The team’s industry links also enable a handpicked selection of students to record at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios.

General Eligibility

104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.

  • Direct entry into the second or third year may be considered for this course.

  • All applicants are expected to be able to sing or play drums, bass, guitar or keyboards to the standard required for public performance.

  • Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

    • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

    • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component
      or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Music and Performance


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Campus Name

Southampton City Centre


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15000, (INT)


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