Overview

On this exciting new Music, Performance and Production (Hons) at University of Kent, you develop your creative skills in performance, composition and music production. You learn how to write and perform music in a range of styles using industry-standard technology.

Your critical skills are enhanced through the study of musical conventions and how these are used in contemporary and commercial forms of music. You also benefit from one to one tuition in Stages 1 and 2, with an additional opportunity in Stage 3, dependent on performance.

Careers

Career opportunities for music graduates include many aspects of the creative industries, such as:

music recording and production

audio software development

sound for film

music performance

music management

composition and songwriting

research and academia.

It is also possible to pursue careers in areas including:

video games

live sound for theatres and festivals

audio installations for museums

sonic arts and computer music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Stagecraft and Psychology

Performance and Production Project

Music in the Creative Industries

Music and Contemporary Culture

Individual and Group Performance

Digital Music Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 84 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: BBC including Music or Music Technology at B

Access to HE Diploma: The University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

DMM (in a music subject, or alongside an A-level in Music or Music Technology at B). Alternatively, any BTEC can be considered alongside an A-level in Music or Music Technology at B.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 15 points at Higher Level including Visual Arts or Design Technology

Tuition Fee

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International

21200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

EU full-time £15900

Home part-time £4625

EU part-time £7950

International part-time £10600

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.