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BA (HONS) POPULAR MUSIC

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

UHI Millennium Institute

Program Overview

Created by professional musicians, this honours degree will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required by employers, and for self-employment, in the music industry.The BA (Hons) Popular Music degree at Perth College UHI is a highly rated and well-established music course that will equip you with the portfolio of skills and knowledge required for a successful career in today's music industries. On successful completion you will be able to enter areas of employment such as performing, composing, song-writing, instrumental teaching, music production and enter academic teaching and research through future postgraduatestudy.Byy learning from staff who are professional performers, composers and academics, you will be encouraged to thoroughly develop both your creative talents and your critical thinking in a positive, stimulating learning environment.You will develop and strengthen a variety of skills such as music theory, research and analysis and be supported and guided by staff to explore your full creative potential in all course work - from song writing and composition, to collaboration in band/ensemble work, to how you engage with research in understanding the field of music industries. Additionally, you will engage with studies in music business and audio to complement your core coursework in popular music.

Program Key Stats

£12360
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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Entry to year one, HNC, is 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1 A level at grade D or above OR,NC Music,Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply,This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification

Career Options

  • Instrumental teaching practice
  • Performance
  • composition and production freelance opportunities in the creation of albums and television commercials
  • and video games scores
  • International touring and recording
  • West End theatre productions

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