BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting) at University of Hull

Programme overview

A variant of the BA Music programme that shares its modules but focuses options on songwriting, with study of lyric analysis, music theory, music software and social media skills. The practical work culminates in a large-scale project.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules in first year include Creating Recorded Music, Creating Live Music, Core Music Techniques, Applied Music Skills, Music, Criticism and Culture, and Music and its Histories; second year adds the Individual and Collaborative Creative Projects and Case Studies in Music, with a Major Project (Music) and Working in Music in the final year.

Career pathways

Graduates become musicians, composers, singer-songwriters and recording artists, radio producers, music promoters and events managers, as well as music therapists, teachers and journalists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points (contextual offer 96 points), with at least 80 points from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent qualifications. Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification. Instrumental or vocal performance skills should be at least Grade 7 standard; musicians who can demonstrate this level without practical examinations are also encouraged to apply. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Music; Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points including at least 18 credits at Merit in Music. A foundation-year route (UCAS code P301) requires 48 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK students, 2027 entry (fees for 2028 entry not confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027/28). International students, 2027 entry (fees for 2028 entry not confirmed). Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c00001b0-88a9-4fd6-9fbf-aa6dbb56d987

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