Course summary
This pathway of our practice-based, industry-focused course equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a sustained career as a songwriter or performer, or a combination or both. Through continuous support and feedback from professionally experienced tutors you develop your skills across performance, songwriting and production of song demos along with essential business knowledge and practical experience. Underpinned by a thorough understanding of music theory; you leave as a highly skilled and educated songwriter and performer able to make decisions to take control of your career. Number of places available each year: 20
Modules
/ YEAR ONE: Instrumental/Vocal Technique 1 / Songwriting Techniques 1 / Music Skills 1 / Music Professional & Creative Practice 1 / Popular Music Studies 1 / // YEAR TWO: Instrumental/Vocal Technique 2 / Songwriting Techniques 2 / Music Skills 2 / Music Professional & Creative Practice 2 / Popular Music Studies 2 / /// YEAR THREE: The Music Professional / Popular Music Research / The Solos Performer / The Songwriter
Assessment method
Most modules are assessed by practical portfolio submissions of songs, compositions, demos 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
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:
- W302
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Other
Some applicants will be asked to submit demo tracks for preliminary review prior to being considered to attend an audition in person.
Student Outcomes
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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
Provider information
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Mount Street
Liverpool
L1 9HF