Popular Music BA Honours
Overview
Our degree enhances your technical musicianship, builds your songwriting skills, and gives you a broad overview of the modern music industry so that you have a taste of everything and understand where you want to go.
Why study popular music with us
Our exciting popular music degree covers everything you need to know to launch a music career in the 21st century. With a focus on popular music practice, popular music business, and popular music studies, you’ll gain an insight into the history of the music industry and learn how to analyze the latest music developments.
Through practical work, we’ll help you develop your songwriting, musicianship, performance, and production expertise. You’ll also get to grips with how the industries work and learn the entrepreneurial skills needed to make music, make money from music, and to successfully launch a career in the music industry.
You’ll study popular music at our vibrant music department, with plenty of support from professional staff, researchers and industry experts – including visiting professor, music producer and head of Mute Records, Daniel Miller – all of who encourage you to flourish during your studies.
Build your hands-on experience while developing your musical talents
We’ve got new facilities that include a concert hall, music production suites, state-of-the-art soundproof practice rooms and recording studios – with technicians and sound engineers on hand to give you the support to succeed in your studies and your career.
Our London location means you’ll be in the heart of the capital’s music scene, with access to promoters, record labels, concerts, and gigs. Former students have performed at venues including Camden Assembly, Cargo, and the Jazz Cafe. You'll even play your final year show at the O2 Academy Islington.
You’ll attend our regular workshops and talks with musicians and industry professionals to further enhance your insight, knowledge and contact list. Our previous guests include some of the finest mixers, writers, producers and professionals in the industry, including the likes of:
- Jez Ashurst
- Alan Branch
- Scott Cohen
- Clint Murphy
- Paul Pacifico
- Tom Robinson
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
104 UCAS points
Applicants are required to have a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Music.
To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.
Middlesex University has a flexible and personalized approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.
Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
40200 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 12006 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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