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Music Performance Production & Industry
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Bede Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Cumbria
Course summary
The programme is intended to develop your expertise in many facets of the modern music industry. There are also many valuable opportunities to really develop in academic aspects through the consideration of various contextual and historical avenues. Additionally, the programme appropriately balances industry-relevant topics with associated academic approaches to certain subjects.
On this programme you will develop your musical skills across a range of areas such as performing, arranging, composing, production and promotion. While the main emphasis is on the three key revenue streams within the industry; performing, composing and music education, the programme allows the learners to gain a well-rounded skillset to ensure sustainability in the wider freelance world.
Modules
Stage 1:
Live Performance 1
Arranging Music
Popular Music: Society, Culture & Context
Understanding Music
Sound Craft: Live Sound Techniques
Personal Portfolio
Stage 2:
Live Performance 2
Composing and arranging
Music Research in Practice
Music Education & Facilitation
Sound Design for Media
Personal Portfolio 2
Assessment method
The programme uses a face-to-face learning approach. The learning and teaching methods typically used by tutors include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, workshops, rehearsals, practical projects and tutorials.
A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by you, comprising, for example, preparing and learning musical material, background reading, assignment work, preparation for seminars and practical case studies.
A social learning community including a peer support programme will further enhance this.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bede Campus
Study options
- FD • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- MPP1
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- MPP1
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to support Visa Applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- All candidates will be interviewed and auditioned prior to an offer being made.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6355 | 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.
Additional fee information
In some cases, instrumentalists will need their own equipment. Guitarists and bass guitarists would need to bring their own instruments, as with brass, woodwind or string players. We also try to arrange course-related trips, which are not covered in the course fees. (However, the trips are not mandatory).
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Bede Centre
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Course contact details
Sunderland Admissions
Email:admissions@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Phone:03007708000
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