Contemporary and Popular Music BA Honours
UCAS Code: W301
(3 Years)
All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
ABB including an A in Music, Music Technology or another music-related subject. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
AABBB at Higher Grade including an A in a music-related subject. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
A minimum of 34 points with Music grade 6 or above at Higher Level. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level including an A in a music-related subject. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
Level 3 units in Music (including Music Theory) required. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and, in addition, at least 15 level 3 credits must be achieved at a minimum of Merit. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
Applicants with a BTEC Higher National Diploma at Pass grade in a music-related subject including at least 90 credits at Distinction (at least 60 credits of which should be from the areas of composition, song writing, studio production and/or performance) will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2.
BTEC Extended Diploma in a music-related subject at overall DDD.
Applicants with 65% in a Foundation Degree where the curriculum topics provide suitable preparation for this programme will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2.
D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Music or Music-related subject at grade D3. Applicants should be practitioners in a type of contemporary or popular music.
Most applicants will be interviewed, depending on prior qualifications, evidence of performance ability, and experience.
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