8Jun
UndergraduateYou can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Sunderland has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Learn in Sunderland's cultural quarter at the Northern Academy of Music Education. Study key practices and ideas associated with commercial music production. Pursue a career in commercial music and associated fields. BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries covers the skills needed to succeed as a professional in the modern music industry. The course is designed and delivered by current industry professionals, and covers the areas of recording, marketing, event planning, composing, genre studies and music performance. By studying this course, you’ll gain practical skills that enable you to pursue a career in the live or recorded sectors of the music industry, or related sectors such as media or music teaching. You’ll also develop critical thinking skills that will enable you to further your academic journey and better understand your practice.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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:
- W315
- Institution code:
- S84
- Campus name:
- Northern Academy of Music Education
- Campus code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
We can consider those coming from a non-traditional entry route and a case may be made for entry onto the course if your audition is outstanding or if you have experience in the music industry. In this case a sample of written work must be submitted in order to ensure that you are capable of the academic rigour of the course.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Audition
You will be required to prepare an audition piece in a specialist field.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
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EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD