BA (Hons) Popular Music: Production and Performance
Rated 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2025 (CUG, 2024) In Year 1 you will learn the basic skills in performance, songwriting and production of recorded and live music. Working independently and collaboratively, you will be introduced to the ethical considerations involved in the music industry as well as the theoretical underpinning. Modules include Studio Recording, Performance Techniques and Guerrilla Music Production. Year 2 will build on your knowledge of production and performance; it will give you an awareness of the relationship between the practical theoretical understandings of the industry as well as its diversity. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience of working within production teams and as artists, collaborating on live projects. You will study advanced techniques in Performance 2, as well as modules like Artist Development & Production and Contemporary Musicianship. By Year 3 you will be studying advanced skills in a range of professional music production and performance techniques. Teaching is designed to prepare you for employment in the music and creative industries whilst encouraging a strong sense of autonomy. The programme builds on the University’s values, encouraging you to embrace individuality, and staff will support professional and creative development at all stages.
Rated 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2025 (CUG, 2024) In Year 1 you will learn the basic skills in performance, songwriting and production of recorded and live music. Working independently and collaboratively, you will be introduced to the ethical considerations involved in the music industry as well as the theoretical underpinning. Modules include Studio Recording, Performance Techniques and Guerrilla Music Production. Year 2 will build on your knowledge of production and performance; it will give you an awareness of the relationship between the practical theoretical understandings of the industry as well as its diversity. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience of working within production teams and as artists, collaborating on live projects. You will study advanced techniques in Performance 2, as well as modules like Artist Development & Production and Contemporary Musicianship. By Year 3 you will be studying advanced skills in a range of professional music production and performance techniques. Teaching is designed to prepare you for employment in the music and creative industries whilst encouraging a strong sense of autonomy. The programme builds on the University’s values, encouraging you to embrace individuality, and staff will support professional and creative development at all stages.
