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Music (Popular, Contemporary & Commercial) at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - UCAS

Course summary

This pathway of our practice-based, industry-focused course equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a sustained career in popular, contemporary and commercial music industries. Through continuous support and feedback from professionally experienced tutors you develop your skills across performance, music creation and production along with essential music business knowledge and practical experience. Underpinned by a thorough understanding of music theory; you leave as a highly skilled and educated musician able to make decisions to take control of your career. Number of places available each year: 20

Modules

/ YEAR ONE: Instrumental/Vocal Technique 1 / Music Creation Techniques 1 / Music Production Techniques 1 / Music Professional & Creative Practice 1 / Popular Music Studies 1 / // YEAR TWO: Instrumental/Vocal Technique 2 / Music Creation 2 / Music Production 2 / Music Professional & Creative Practice 2 / Popular Music Studies 2 / /// YEAR THREE: The Music Professional / Popular Music Research / The Solo Performer (Option) / The Sessions Musician (Option) / The Music Creator (Opton) / The Producer (Option)

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by practical portfolio submissions of songs, compositions, productions and performances. You also produce a final research paper relevant to your interests and career. Practical/written work ratio 80% practical work / 20% written assignments

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

EU

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Application codes

Course code:
W300
Institution code:
L48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Audition

Interview

Other

Some applicants may be asked to submit demo tracks for preliminary review prior to being considered for an audition in person.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £19500 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £19500 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 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.
Music (Popular, Contemporary & Commercial) at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - UCAS