23Nov
UndergraduateCity, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Passion meets artistry and technical skill in our industry focused BA Music Performance with Production programme. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community, where you’ll not only hone your musical artistry, but also master the technical aspects of production. This programme offers hands-on performance and technical training and experience, alongside expert guidance from seasoned professionals. Why choose this course?
- Ranked 3rd in London for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
- Participate in City’s established performance series as singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, audio engineer or producer
- Course design and facilities lead by music industry experts.
- Tailored for Ambition: This course is perfect for those aiming for a professional music career. Whether your goal is to perform on stage, produce tracks, compose, or write songs, we provide the tools and guidance to help you succeed in the fast-paced, ever-changing music industry.
- World-Class Facilities & Opportunities: With access to industry-standard studios and performance spaces, you’ll have countless opportunities to collaborate and perform with like-minded musicians. Our dynamic, high-achieving music community values creativity, and we’ll help you develop your own unique sound across genres.
- Personalised Learning: Receive 1:1 tuition from expert tutors and work with a variety of vocal and instrumental groups, enhancing both your skills and artistic range.
- Career-Focused Pathways: Specialise in areas that reflect your passion, such as live and studio performance, independent music creation, production, and innovative music entrepreneurship. You’ll also critically engage with socio-cultural trends that shape today’s music industry.
- Real-World Experience: Perform in City’s renowned concert series or at venues across London. You’ll gain practical experience as a performer, songwriter, composer, audio engineer, and producer—preparing you for all aspects of a music career.
- Industry Connections: Engagement with our industry partners, who work with us to ensure our programmes are at the forefront of practice.
Assessment method
Our music degrees will be delivered by passionate academics who are internationally recognised as leaders in their fields – and dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies. To maximise the amount of attention given to you on the programme, a lot of tuition is delivered in small groups and individually. This enables you to tailor your work to your own interests as much as possible. Your learning, teaching and assessment will take the form of a combination of the following:
- Lectures
- Student-focused group discussions
- Individual tutorials
- Seminars by visiting professionals
- Workshops for composition and performance with visiting ensembles and ensembles in residence, including with musicians in residence
- Private performance tuition (for solo performers)
- Ensemble rehearsals and performances.
- Studio-based composition/recording work.
- Guided listening and reading.
- Independent study and library research.
- Written examinations.
- Oral presentations.
- Ethnographic fieldwork assignments.
- Project work.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W301
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17850 | Year 1 |
| International | £17850 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB