Course summary
Fuse creation and practice with our Professional Music Performance and Production course
- Prepare for a range of careers in areas such as performing, composing, producing, teaching, sound design and freelancing.
- Become multi-skilled and digitally literate: study music production, culture, contexts, and how music is used in other fields.
- Focus on professional practice, employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship to become a resilient music professional.
Modules
Your first year introduces you to the professional music fundamentals of music theory, sound production and live performance, with your skills and knowledge developed in the classroom, in the studio or on stage.You also take part in workshops to improve your musicianship, rehearsal and performance techniques, and recording skills. The second year continues to develop your performance and studio skills, while you'll also be offered the chance to learn more about live event management. You'll gain an understanding of the music industry from a business and socioeconomic perspective, and work by yourself and with others to produce your own music in response to studies in composition and songwriting. The course culminates in you producing a professional portfolio to demonstrate your skills in your artistic specialism, as a performer, producer, composer or engineer, for example. You'll also undertake a research project in an area of academic interest, and engage with the music industry in a professional context via a work placement, series of performances, or production of a music product.
Assessment method
Assessment is via a combination of practical exams, written exams and coursework.
How to apply
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:
- PM11
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- University Centre Weston
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £8900 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
England | £8900 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8900 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8900 | Year 1 |
International | £12500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN