Arts & Humanities
BA (Hons) Animation and Games Art
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September 2026
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
The BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries degree is designed to develop both the practical skills and critical thinking needed to thrive in today’s dynamic music industry. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and industry engagement, you’ll be encouraged to study on your own terms while building a solid foundation in both the creative and business sides of music.
Department: Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Delivered by the Northern Academy of Music (NAME), the degree combines academic study with real-world insight. You’ll learn under the guidance of experienced professionals who remain actively involved in the music industry, ensuring that the curriculum reflects current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Created and taught by active industry experts, the course covers key areas such as recording, marketing, event planning, composition, genre studies, and performance. It offers a unique blend of music management and performance-focused training, giving you the flexibility to shape your career path.
Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. You'll also be required to prepare an audition piece in a specialist field. We can consider those coming from a non-traditional entry route and a case may be made for entry onto the course if your audition is outstanding or if you have experience in the music industry. In this case, a sample of written work must be submitted to ensure that you're capable of the academic rigour of the course. Please note, this course isn't open to international students. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. If you already have a foundation degree, HND, or HNC qualification in music or a music-related course, you may be eligible to join us as a direct applicant into stage 2 or stage 3 of this degree. This will be using our Accreditation of Prior Learning route. For more information on how to apply to join stage 2 or stage 3, please contact NAME(opens in new tab).
Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source
Intake: September 2026
Duration: 3 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/ba-hons-modern-music-industries#apply
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom
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