Music Performer and Practitioner

Course Information
Take centre stage and prepare for a professional career in music with our BA (Hons) Music Performance degree. This industry-led course is designed to develop your musicianship, stage presence, and entrepreneurial skills, giving you the tools to succeed as a performer, session musician, composer, or music educator.

Live performance is at the heart of the programme. You’ll take part in regular gigs on campus and at external venues, collaborate with students across creative disciplines, and work on professional recording sessions. Alongside practical experience, you’ll gain insights into the music business, career planning, and enterprise skills, ensuring you graduate with both artistic and professional confidence.
Taught by experienced industry professionals, the course provides access to state-of-the-art recording studios and a professional-standard theatre, mirroring real-world industry environments. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a substantial recorded portfolio and a strong network of industry contacts.

Modules
Year One

• Music Fundamentals

• Artist Development

• Ideas in Context: Why Music Matters

• Tools and Techniques

• Performance Brief

• Music Project

Year Two

• Arranging for Live Performance

• Innovation / Songwriting

• Playing with Genre

• Ideas in Context: Musicking

• Individual Project

Year Three

• Collective Project

• Dissertation

• Professional Practice

• Personal Voice

Key Features

• Industry-led course with a strong focus on employability and entrepreneurship.

• Regular live performances and external gig opportunities.

• Access to state-of-the-art recording studios and professional-standard theatre spaces.

• Guest lectures from leading music industry professionals and successful alumni.

• Collaboration with students across creative disciplines.

• Development of a significant recorded music portfolio by graduation.

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.