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Music Performance at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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Course summary

This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change Music has seamlessly woven its way into games, fashion, film, television, events, and social media like never before. Today's aspiring music-makers must possess the ability to collaborate and adapt to new levels, and Nottingham School of Art & Design provides its music students with innovative, high-quality, practical degrees that reflect the needs of the modern, integrated global entertainment industry. Developing the technical mastery of your instrument or voice is at the core of your studies. You will hone your skills as a musician through performance, recording, production, and songwriting. In addition, you will study how music has developed, both as an art form and business, into the global industry it is today. Our exceptional staff comprises working professionals who are experts in the music and creative industries. Their extensive experience will guide and inspire you, ensuring you receive an education that is unparalleled in its depth and relevance. Nottingham School of Art & Design has world-class, industry-approved, state-of-the-art facilities featuring incredible recording studio spaces, Mac suites, rehearsal rooms, and its own purpose-built live venue. There simply couldn't be a better environment for you to study what you love. But the experience extends far beyond our remarkable facilities. Here, you will immerse yourself in an unrivalled network of industry connections. From engaging with our esteemed experts in your daily classes to being inspired by a diverse range of guest speakers, you will have countless opportunities to expand your horizons and forge invaluable relationships. Nottingham School of Art & Design is the perfect platform to start building your professional network and shaping your future career.

Modules

Year One DAW Skills (20 Credit Points) Performance Skills (40 Credit Points) Your Industry (20 Credit Points) Songwriting (20 Credit Points) Popular Music in Context (20 Credit Points) Year Two Performance Skills 2 (20 Credit Points) Songwriting 2 (20 Credit Points) Music for Modern Media (20 Credit Points) Industry Practice (20 credit points) Contextual Studies (20 Credit Points) Studio Production for Musicians (20 Credit Points)


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W310
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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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.
Music Performance at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS