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Music Performer and Practitioner

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Northbrook College
Awarded by:
University of the Arts London
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Course summary

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.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • Music

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Northbrook College

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W313
Institution code:
C57
Campus name:
Northbrook College
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W313
Institution code:
C57
Campus name:
Northbrook College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don't meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Additional entry requirements

Audition
You will be invited to attend an in-person interview. In advance of the interview, we ask that you record a 3-4 minute audition piece - smartphone recording will be sufficient. You are required to bring this recording with you to your interview. Choose a piece you are familiar with and is within your technical ability. We will then have a conversation about your choice of material and the instrumental/vocal techniques used in the performance.
Interview
Your interview process will include a simple music theory test for us to assess your current level (20 mins). Entry to BA degree level study assumes prior academic standard achievement at A-Level: however, mature students may not be formally qualified. Our interview process is designed to get an overall view of your skills. Weaknesses in one or two areas will not prevent you from being offered a place on the course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790*
International£16500*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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