(Hons) Vocal Performance University of Chichester

Overview

Why Vocal Performance at University of Chichester?

The University of Chichester is recognised as one of the top 30 universities in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. It boasts a 100% satisfaction rate for academic support in Music, as reported in the National Student Survey 2025. The university is home to a lively Conservatoire, accommodating over 400 student performers, and offers a wide array of performance opportunities, including concerts, recitals, and masterclasses with visiting artists. The facilities include state-of-the-art computerised recording studios, well-equipped practice rooms, and an acoustically exceptional performance venue, ensuring students have access to industry-standard resources.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

- **Domestic Fee**: £9,535 per year - **International Fee**: £16,344 per year Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The BMus in Vocal Performance (Hons) covers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop both technical and artistic skills. The modules include:

• Performance Development
• Ensemble
• Personal Development
• Masterclass
• Languages (French, Italian, German)
• Vocal Performance
• History of Modern Jazz
• Music and Society
• Performance Anxiety
• Professional Resilience
• Self-Employment, Employment and Visualising Success
• The Baroque
• Romanticism
• Structures and Politics of Rock Music
• Opera
• Vocal Recital

This diverse syllabus ensures a well-rounded education, combining practical performance with theoretical knowledge.

Careers with Vocal Performance

Graduates of the BMus (Hons) Vocal Performance programme are well-equipped for various roles in the music industry. Alumni have pursued careers as solo performers, educators, musical theatre artists, opera singers, and group instrumentalists. Additionally, many have found opportunities as cruise musicians or have chosen to further their studies at postgraduate levels, including MA Music Performance and PGCE programmes. The university also offers a student and graduate internship scheme, providing valuable work experience to enhance employability in the competitive arts sector.