Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Thinking about studying a music degree? Want to specialise in popular and modern music? This BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance will help you develop as a live or studio performer, session musician, composer or songwriter. As a student you will gain a deep knowledge of music and will cover topics like Studio Performance and Production, Digital Media and Promotion. You will join our vibrant, creative community where you will have the chance to collaborate with like-minded students to host gigs, develop your own music and produce videos and album artwork. So, whether you want to record the next hit single, write score for film and TV, or work as a pit-band musician, our innovative degree can help you on your way
Modules
Year One: Creative Collective Performance • Ensemble Skills • General Musicianship • Industry Practitioner • Studio Performance and Production • Technical Studies. Year Two: Advanced Technical Studies • Artist Case Study • Composition Portfolio • Creative Technology • Digital Media and Promotion • Professional Performance. Year Three: Composing to a brief • Major Recital • Music Practitioner Profile • Professional Project.
Assessment method
The degree is taught through Practical sessions • Tutorials • Lectures • Group work • Guest lectures • Experience of work. Students are assessed through Demonstration of skills • Application of skills • Project • Creative reports • Research portfolio
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:
- W340
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once we have reviewed your application you will be asked to submit a digital performance portfolio comprising a 2 minute video presentation introducing yourself; What are your musical ambitions and passions and what are your reasons for applying for the BMus (Hons) in particular? and 2 contrasting video of you performing on your chosen instrument or a recording from, for example, a mobile phone.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
*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.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA