Popular Music Performance and Songwriting BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Learn to write, produce and perform live while developing the skills needed to establish yourself as an original recording artist. This practice-led course is designed for ambitious musicians and performers looking to hone their craft, release original work and develop the skills to pursue a career in today's music industry. Sharpen your stagecraft: build stage confidence and presence through regular live and collaborative projects.

Faculty: Music and Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Music Business, Live Music, Music on the Move, Songwriting and Studio Production. Year two: Pop Music Business: The DIY Musician, Songwriting: Developing Your Craft, Live Performance and Stagecraft: Taking the Stage, The Studio Musician. Final year: Sonic Landscapes: Crafting Your Sound, Creative Industry Practice: Responding to Briefs, Preparing for Industry, Creative Project: Realising Your Vision.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you will refine your craft across performance, songwriting, and studio production whilst gaining a sharp understanding of the modern music business. You will build a portfolio of original work suitable for showcasing your skills and creative practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112. A level: BBC. GCSE: GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DMM. T level: Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject. IB Diploma: 29 points. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: Applicants must possess a minimum IELTS of 6.0 overall (with no component part lower than 5.5).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fah/popular-music-performance-and-songwriting-ba-hons/

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