Popular Music Performance (Hons) Leeds Arts University

Overview

The Popular Music Performance (Hons) at Leeds Arts University provides a comprehensive platform for musicians to excel in the modern industry by bridging the gap between performance and production. This degree empowers students to become versatile artists capable of navigating the complexities of the contemporary musical landscape. Through a combination of technical training and creative exploration, learners develop a unique artistic identity.

Why Popular Music Performance (Hons) at Leeds Arts University?

Students benefit from purpose-built facilities that replicate professional environments, including a 24-track analogue and digital recording studio and a performance auditorium with a full live PA rig. The university fosters a collaborative community of over 2,000 creatives, allowing music students to work alongside filmmakers and photographers to build professional portfolios. Masterclasses with industry icons, such as Chancellor Skin OBE and Jason Bowld, provide direct insights into the global music business.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19500 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum integrates one-to-one tuition with ensemble workshops to refine stagecraft and technical ability. Modules may include:

• Songwriting
• Arranging
• Stagecraft
• Music Production
• Popular Music Culture
• Performance
• Composition

Careers with Popular Music Performance (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles within the creative industries, often finding success as session musicians, songwriters, or musical directors. The programme equips students with the entrepreneurial skills necessary to work as touring artists, theatrical musicians, or independent producers. Many alumni also choose to progress to postgraduate study to further specialise in their chosen field or transition into music education and management.