Popular Music BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

This degree develops creative skills in songwriting, production, performance and promotion along with the legal, ethical and financial aspects of the industry. You work on musicianship and craft an artistic identity under the direction of music industry experts and scholars.

Department: Academy of Music & Theatre Arts | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Available over three years or with a professional placement, covering songwriting, production, performance and promotion across DIY and commercial contexts.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include: Songwriter-performer-producer; Working musician (band/stage/studio); Songwriter for synch, production/library music and publishing companies; Session musician; Creative content creator; Music industry professional (e.g. label management, events management, music supervisor).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three year degree and four year degree with professional placement: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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