Popular Music BA(Hons) single honours

Our students are from a diverse range of backgrounds and come with a variety of previous popular music experiences.
The course focuses on developing an understanding of theory through creative music practice and is taught by supportive staff with industry experience, who will help you to develop to your full potential.
The course capitalises on our industry partnerships, including those with the Science Museum and the British Library.
We study a diverse range of popular genres including hip hop, grime, reggae, ska, dub, two tone, jazz, funk, blues, soul, folk, EDM, punk, rock, 50s and 60s pop, gospel, R&B / neo-soul. The course is taught using the unique tape-based analogue Visconti Studio.
Optional modules in the second and third year allow you to follow your own interests and career goals.

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University on a not-for-credit basis as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Points: 112
Portfolio of a YouTube clip of you performing a piece of popular music or a link to a SoundCloud page of your work will be requested after you have submitted an application for the course.
Participation in phone interview
Grades:
BTEC: DMM in relevant subject
Units:
To include three A-levels or equivalent