BA (Hons) Popular Music at University of Gloucestershire

Write songs. Release music. Play live. This course drops you straight into creating and performing your own work. Build your sound in industry standard studios, perform across Cheltenham’s live scene and learn how the modern music world really works. You’ll be at the heart of Cheltenham’s music culture, not just another act on the bill – our students run the scene.

Department: Film, Media and TV  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Music Video Production, The Music Business, Music Cultures and Economies, Songmaking and Production, Songwriting and Performance; Level 5 (Year 2): The Future Professional, Songwriting & Context, Music Performance, Music Production, Music and Sound Studies, Music Making in the Creator Economy, Make Music Your Business, Composing for Screen Media; Level 6 (final year): The Research Project, The Live Music Event, The Major Music Project, Sustainable Music Practice, The Music and Sound Professional.

Career pathways

Our graduates leave with confidence, a strong sense of identity and the ability to shape their own careers in a fast-moving world. This course is designed to prepare you for a creative and sustainable career in music.

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