Overview

This course gives you the opportunity to develop the advanced skills, knowledge and technological understanding necessary to succeed as a professional musician in a music industry where creative technologies continue to transform the creation, production, performance and distribution of music.

Key facts

To sustain a career as a professional musician, not only do you need to be a versatile player, you must also have the musical skills to play live and in the studio, to back artists, work as a touring musician, secure well-paid corporate function gigs or work as a pit musician in West End musical theatre. You need to be able to follow musical direction and where necessary create musical parts for new songs and arrangements.In addition to these technical skills in either guitar, bass, drums or keyboards, to be a successful musician you must also be adept at using DAWs and other technology needed. Having a compelling professional identity and the understanding of how to market yourself effectively is essential. To be a career musician, you need to know how the music business works in commercial terms and how to generate income from the different revenue streams available to you.This course gives you an education that encompasses all these facets. It offers the broad technical education you need to thrive in different performance contexts and the knowledge you need to sustain a financially viable career as a professional musician.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DAW Skills
Instrumental Technique & Performance
Popular Music Repertoires
Music Industry in Numbers
Instrumental Technique & Live Performance
Contemporary Styles & Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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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

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Performance View 83 other Bachelors in Music Performance 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

OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.
Links to 2 videos of contrasting performances on your instrument/voice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

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