Overview

The (Hons) Music Performance course from the University of West London will prepare you for a successful career in music with an internationally renowned team of lecturers, professional musicians, researchers, and acclaimed instrumental and vocal teaching staff.

During the course, you will:

receive 1:1 lessons and specialist instrumental and/or vocal teaching
develop your musicianship and interpretation skills
engage with current theories in historical and social musicology and performance practice
deepen your understanding of today's music industry
nurture your entrepreneurial skills as a freelance musician.

By the end of the course, you will:

develop into a confident solo and ensemble performer
have the skills to be an inspiring teacher and musical leader in the community.

Career opportunities:

A range of career paths and jobs open up for music performance degree graduates, from working as a freelance soloist or chamber musician to starting a career in musical theatre or an opera company.

You could also pursue a career in the wider music industry and go into events management, record production, as well as work in television, film, and media, talent agencies, instrument sales, and product development.

Job roles

freelance soloist
chamber musician
session musician
touring musician
orchestral musician
principal/section leader in an orchestra
member of a choir or opera company
musician in a musical theatre pit band
conductor
composer and arranger
private instrumental or vocal teacher
instrumental or vocal teacher in a music hub or school
leader of music in the community
music entrepreneur and festival artistic director
music librarian
orchestra or opera company manager.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Practice

Understanding Creative Industries

Practical Musicianship

Applied Musicianship

Performing on Stage

Music, Culture and History

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 367 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.

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General requirements

112-128 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, normally including Music or an alternative relevant subject area. These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

We require you to have a minimum standard of musical ability - currently Grade 8 standard (on your stated first instrument, or voice), alongside Grade 5 Music Theory and sight-reading at Grade 5 or 6.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part - time:

National - €6,360
International - £11,160

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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