Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Popular Music Performance and Production(HEPA0004)

Rotherham College

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In Rotherham

£ 5,900 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Rotherham

About this Course

This course is a new and exciting three year course, designed to equip you with a broad range of skills for entering the music industry. Your studies will include the history and theory of popular music, studio production, song writing, composition, music industry studies, live sound and group performance.

Course Summary

This course will provide you with a range of desirable skills in the modern music industry. It also offers an educational experience which will nurture your enthusiasm for popular music and stimulate academic curiosity in the subject.



On this course, you can expect: To develop your practical, technical and creative skills, both in the studio and onstage To acquire professional skills in recording, producing, promoting, performing, researching, analysing and criticising popular music To enhance your career potential within the broad range of music-related professions; including performance, live sound engineering, studio recording, production, management, events organising, promotion and teaching To develop a critical understanding of current and emerging practices in the performance of popular music To experience real-work practices within the music industry through collaborative projects, live briefs and input from industry professionals To have the opportunity to undertake work-based or community-based learning To understand financial frameworks, including sponsorship, government-based grants and self-employment

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Rotherham (South Yorkshire)
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Eastwood Lane, S65 1EG

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Music
  • Performance
  • Industry
  • Skills and Training
  • Music Industry
  • Production
  • Sound
  • Engineering
  • Teaching
  • Management
  • Writing
  • IT Management

Course programme

Why study with us?
  • The degree course offers you the chance to be part of the Roland Music Academy, using the latest industry-standard equipment
  • Teamwork is a big part of the modern music industry, and our programme is specially designed to enable students from technology and performance pathways to study together and combine their skills.
  • The Roland Music Academy seeks to be innovative and explore new dimensions in the world of music performance and music technology
  • We offer cutting-edge studio facilities, excellent personal tuition, and an ability to work as part of a team in a friendly environment
  • The College offers excellent transport links and a vibrant student community, at a very competitive price point
  • Your qualification will be a recognised degree from the University of Hull, which has close working links with the College


Entry requirements
160 UCAS points from an Extended Diploma or the equivalent in A-Levels as well as a C or above in both GCSE English and GCSE Maths (or equivalent).

International learners should also have an English Language IELTS score of 5.5 minimum.

This qualification also offers the opportunity for learners completing a foundation degree the chance to top-up to a full degree.

Candidates will be interviewed and auditioned for entry. Those wishing to pursue a technical pathway will be asked to present a portfolio.

Students from non-traditional academic backgrounds will be considered at interview based on their audition and prior experience.

How to apply?
You will need to apply for your place on this course using the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Visit: www.ucas.com/students/apply to start the process.

What you can progress to
Career destinations might include:
  • Masters level courses in audio production, performance or popular musicology
  • Teaching or teacher training
  • Events management
  • Audio engineering, including live and studio work
  • Song writing and performance, including session work

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