17Dec
UndergraduateNottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Open days
Course summary
This degree is delivered at our London Campus in Whitechapel This course gives you the opportunity to develop the advanced creative skills, knowledge and technological understanding necessary to succeed as a professional songwriter and vocal artist in a music industry where creative technologies continue to transform the creation, production, performance and distribution of music. Successful songwriters and artists have routines to help make them prolific. They have a broad skillset including vocal performance technique and the technological know how to be self-reliant, so they write and record their songs before they go to market. Professional songwriters write all the time, not just when the mood takes them. They hear toplines and can craft interesting lyrics that paint pictures in the mind of the listener. They write songs that cross and blend genres, straddle the experimental and the commercial, whatever the brief requires. They write with others, sparking creativity from their ideas and input; collaboration is always key. Key features
- Specialist training for singers and writers: Specifically designed for vocalists and songwriters looking to develop their craft and break into the music industry.
- Stand out with skills the industry wants: Develop the practical, hands-on skills that today’s music industry demands, with a specialist qualification designed to get you noticed.
- Work on live A&R briefs: Boost your portfolio and industry connections by working on live briefs set by industry giants.
- Start your creative journey in London: Study in the heart of East London, a vibrant hub for the UK’s music, media, and tech industries.
- Singer songwriter/artist
- Vocalist performer
- Session singer
- Backing vocals
- Vocal coach
- Songwriting collaborator
- Top line writer
- Screen/TV/film/media composer
- 450-capacity live music venue
- 10 rehearsal spaces
- 4 recording studios
- Mastering, Atmos and post-production studio
- Live events production workspace.
Modules
Year 1 Songwriting and Repertoire 1 (20 credit points) Principal Instrument 1 (20 credit points) Live Performance (40 credit points) Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Skills (20 credit points) Year 2 Songwriting and Repertoire 2 (20 credit points) Public Performance (40 credit points) Principal Instrument 2 (40 credit points) The Music Industry in Numbers (20 credit points) Final Year Songwriting and Repertoire 3 (20 credit points) Professional Performance (40 credit points) Principal Instrument 3 (40 credit points) Professional Identity (20 credit points)
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- W321
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- NTU London Campus
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Additional entry requirements
Other
Links to 2 videos of contrasting performances on your instrument/voice.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700 | Year 1 |
| International | £18700 | 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
The tuition fees above are subject to parliamentary procedure. They haven't been confirmed yet, but we expect them to be finalised by May 2026. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ