Professional patron: George Martin CBE
Honorary Master of Arts: Peter Gabriel

Course accredited by the Association of Professional Recording Services and the Music Producers Guild.
Course Tutor: Robin Dewhurst


This degree course provides students with an academic, theoretical and practical training in music. Having an emphasis on popular music and music technology, it also serves as a preparation for a career in the music business, the recording industry and education. Emphasis is placed on developing students' creativity in the areas of music technology, composition, performance and the history and analysis of popular music.

The course has a modular, semester-based structure that allows the student a degree of flexibility in the choice of final specialist options. Upon entry to the first year, students are directed towards Studio Performer or Studio Producer pathways through the course on the basis of entrance tests, profile and interview.

Entry requirements

Normal University entry requirements apply.

Specific requirements:

• i) five GCSE/GCE passes, including two subjects at Advanced level or
• ii) four GCSE/GCE passes, including three subjects at Advanced level or
• iii) a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in four subjects, all at Higher grade or
• iv) a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects of which three are at the Higher grade or
• v) other qualifications, such as a relevant diploma deemed to be acceptable in lieu of those specified above.

All candidates should be able to sightread, have a good understanding of chords, scales, modes, rhythms and harmony, and have the ability to transcribe ensemble performances. Applicants may be tested in these areas and may be auditioned on the instrument they wish to study. While all applicants are expected to be competent instrumental performers and have some knowledge of acoustics and the principles that govern the creative use of music technology, they must be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in their preferred pathway.

How to apply:

Admission to the BA(Hons) Popular Music and Recording is through the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS application forms can be obtained from schools, colleges, libraries or direct from:

UCAS,
PO Box 67,
CHELTENHAM,
Glos.,
GL50 3AP.
UK.

Overseas students can obtain advice by contacting the British Council in countries where an office exists. The 'Handbook for Overseas Students', published jointly by the British Council and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, contains useful information for overseas students.

The following information will be useful when completing your UCAS form:

• Course title: BA(Hons) Popular Music and Recording
• Course duration: Three Years
• Mode of attendance: Full-time
• UCAS college code: S06
• UCAS course code: W350
• UCAS course abbreviation: POPMUSREC
• Admissions tutor: Nicola King
  

BA(Hons) Popular Music and Recording

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