Overview

You will study in the fantastic, state of the art rehearsal and performance studios which are kitted out with professional level equipment from Fender, Marshall, Engl, Blackstar, Ampeg, Markbass, Yamaha, Hartke, Mapex, Gretch, Zildjian, Paiste, Mesa Boogie, Shure, Allen and Heath, Sennheiser, Audix, AKG, and many more. Keyboards, Drum Kits, Guitar Amps, Bass Amps, Microphones and PA systems are all available in every room as standard. We also have a large stock of loan equipment for you to use outside of the university which also includes busking amps, lighting systems and many other useful items.

Career

Popular Music Performance (Hons) program at University of Chester develops skills that equip you for a portfolio career as well as other professions; self-discipline; research and analytical skills; organisation and time management; communication skills; drive and motivation; and working independently and collaboratively.

Graduate jobs you may go into include: musician; songwriter, music promotions manager; sound engineer; music teacher; or events organiser.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Across The Music Industry

Experiential Learning

Creativity in the Modern Workplace

Creative Futures: CSP

Popular Music Performance Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 368 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical Entry:

104 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

BCC

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14950 GBP / year

≈ 14950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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