30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop the skills you’ll need to achieve your dream of being a professional musician. Realise your potential in contemporary music production and develop your ability to perform live. As part of your course you’ll:
- Concentrate on four themes: performance (group and individual), composition and arrangement, technology and production, and contextual studies
- Work alongside students and staff both in the studio and at live music venues, building a portfolio that will help you achieve your professional ambitions as a musician
- Work in conjunction with students from music production in the studios as well as working in live venues
- Have access to workshops and industry professionals through our links with JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) and the Music Producers Guild
- 97% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Music Performance & Production*
- Accredited by JAMES - we were the first university in England to become a JAMES Integrated Learning Centre
- Access to our guest lectures and workshops from industry experts
- Access to dedicated music studios, Foley studios, dubbing and music recording studios, acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites in the new Leeds School of Arts building
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Music Performance Techniques
- Music Performance Technologies
- Music Industries & Online Content
- Creative Studio Techniques
- Composing for Performance & Production
- Music in Context
- Live Music Performance
- Music Performance Project
- Creative Studio Production
- Copyright & Law in the Music Industries
- Analysing Performance & Production
- Music Performance in Practice
- Music Performance
- Music Independent Project
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W310
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is required and should be included within your qualifications. Also an involvement and interest in music production and/or performance activities, should be evidenced in your personal statement.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Track account for further interview details. At the interview you will be interviewed individually and take part in a Group Performance Workshop. You are assessed for suitability to the course, on your background skills and knowledge, and on your ability to contribute constructively to a working ensemble.
Other
In your personal statement we will be looking for the following requirements: Evidence of aptitude for music performance Evidence of ability to contribute to and develop music performances in a variety of contexts Evidence of ability to contribute with others in a performance setting to a balanced musical ensemble Evidence of willingness to extend musical and performing talent through technology Evidence of a breadth of musical and performing experience Evidence of commitment to self-motivated independent study
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 | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £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.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE