Popular Music BA Honours at Middlesex University

Develop your unique artistic voice through performance, songwriting and production, gaining the creative confidence, industry insight and professional experience to build a career in music. Develop the creative, technical and professional skills to perform, write, record and produce original music for today's evolving music industry. Build a professional portfolio, gain real-world experience and graduate ready to pursue careers across performance, production, songwriting and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop your skills in music performance, songwriting and production while building your understanding of the wider music industry. Compulsory modules include How Music and Sound Work, Recording and Producing Music and Sound, Creative Practice: Performance, Composition and Songwriting 1, Music and its Industry, Music Industry Sectors, Creative Practice: Performance, Composition and Songwriting 2, Teaching Music, Collaborative Arts and Media, Placement, Major Project.

Career pathways

A degree in Popular Music prepares you for a wide range of careers across the contemporary music and creative industries. You’ll build practical experience in performance, songwriting, production and collaboration, alongside the technical and professional skills valued across the sector. Roles include Artist manager, Music producer, Songwriter, Concert performer, Event or festival manager, Music arranger, Music journalist, Record label or music distribution professional.

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