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FdA Contemporary Musicianship at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Part-time three-year Foundation Degree (FdA) in Contemporary Musicianship delivered by Petroc at Barnstaple (Brannams) and Tiverton (Mid-Devon) and awarded through the University of Plymouth's academic partnership with Petroc.

Faculty: Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (Petroc), partner of University of Plymouth  |  Duration: 3 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers research and context, styles and techniques, music theory and performance techniques. Year 2 covers music business, music production, the music video and performance in practice. The final year covers artist development, composition and arrangement, professional musicianship and a music project.

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Application information

Duration: 3 years

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