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Course summary
This top-up programme will provide you with interdisciplinary and collaborative working opportunities, and an opportunity to explore the aspects of popular music that interest you most. You will develop your music practice within a variety of professional contexts, whilst refining your academic skills and technical understanding. The programme aims to reflect the professional reality of the contemporary music industry, preparing you to creatively respond within a range of professional situations. You will be provided with opportunities to study projects that explore performance, analysis and the creative practice necessary to produce technical professionalism and application. You will engage in entrepreneurial activities that are likely to support future work in the field of music, such as work in music performance, creative practice, freelance work and music education. With a teaching team that combines practitioners and academics, it is intended that you will be supported to develop confidence in conceptual thinking, problem-solving, presenting ideas and project management.
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:
- W341
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
Standard entry criteria: A Level 5 qualification in music or a related creative arts discipline A successful audition and interview where level of music ability and experience will be assessed Completion of short academic response to text provided (external applicants only) To have or be working towards Level 2 or equivalent in English Language (or a minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants). Non-standard entry: vidence of appropriate creative or performance experience or employment within the industry An audition and interview to determine working level of music ability and experience. International applicants can be auditioned via internet/email (e.g. Skype) Completion of short academic response to text provided (external applicants only).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/courses/music/ba-hons-popular-music-top-up
Student Outcomes
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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
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES