BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A three-year full-time BMus delivered at NTU's London Campus in Whitechapel, designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists and keyboard players. It develops versatile live and studio musicians who can back artists, tour, play corporate functions or work as pit musicians, with training in DAWs, professional identity and the commercial side of music.

Faculty: Nottingham School of Art & Design | Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one core modules include DAW Skills, Instrumental Technique & Performance, Popular Music Repertoires, Music Industry in Numbers, Instrumental Technique & Live Performance and Contemporary Styles & Analysis. All London campus courses work towards an annual large-scale live music event.

Career pathways

Typical roles include professional musician in musical theatre, touring with pop artists, high-level corporate functions, musical director and recording or studio musician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: standard offer of 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications; contextual offer of 104 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants must provide links to two videos of contrasting performances on their instrument or voice. Mature students (over 21) are assessed individually and need not meet the minimum entry requirements. International applicants: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications or equivalent, plus the two performance videos; English language requirements depend on subject band.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (optional placement year)

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