Explore the essential skills required to thrive in today’s dynamic music industry
Updated for September 2025, the new Popular Music Performance Degree offers students the opportunity to expand their sonic palette and musicianship skills.
This course gives students access to industry-standard facilities and rehearsal rooms, each with a dedicated PA system, drum kit and a variety of guitar amplifiers and keyboards/digital pianos.
We aim to provide students with real industry scenarios and gig opportunities, enabling them to gain the knowledge and understanding of what goes into creating, rehearsing and performing a finished product. The course also encourages creative growth for students working on their own composition skills. The research aspects of the course will encourage students to find their passion and push the boundaries of the industry as we currently know it.
The course is suited to seasoned musicians who want to learn more about what goes into being a performing artist, as well as those who are newer to the subject but want to expand their knowledge. The Popular Music Performance course also undertakes modules based in the studio. This is to enable performers and songwriters to be able to produce and mix their own work to reach their full creative potential.
Level 4
Digital Audio Workstation Skills
Studio Production
Live Sound
Songwriting and Composition
Research and Study Skills
Performance
Level 5
Studio Mixing Techniques
Negotiated Skills Development
Independent Research Studies
Mixed Media Production
Performance Portfolio
Level 6
Collaborative Practice
Music Business & Digital Promotion
Research Practice
Final Individual Project
Assessment methods will include written, practical, presentations and live performances.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Standard offer
Applicants will require 64 UCAS points, or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4.
Non-standard offer
Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally Level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC Level 3 courses). An applicant must be able to demonstrate recent work/experience in the relevant sector which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications.
All such non-standard applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work, a 1000-word piece of writing that focuses on a specific genre of music or the work of an important practitioner, and a judgement made considering their academic potential and relevant work/experience.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner Campus
Grimsby
DN34 5BQ
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Phone:0800 315 002
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