BA (Hons) Popular Music: Production and Performance (Top-up) at University of Winchester

Programme overview

You will be studying advanced skills in a range of professional music production and performance techniques. Teaching is designed to prepare you for employment in the music and creative industries whilst encouraging a strong sense of autonomy. The programme builds on the University’s values, encouraging you to embrace individuality, and staff will support professional and creative development at all stages.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time (top-up, final-year entry) | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Final Major Project, Music in the Community, Original Music Composition, Music Industry Practice, Performance 3

Career pathways

Graduates from Popular Music: Production & Performance are expected to progress to jobs in music and sound production, live performance, or as music industry professionals. These may include music composers or sound designers for film/games/television; music publishing; or performers. Graduates will have the technical ability that gives them a strong grounding for working in studio based environments (i.e.

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Application information

Entry requirements

HND or Foundation Degree A Foundation degree or HND in a related subject such as an HND in Music (Performance & Technology), with a merit profile. If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following: IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT. UCAS course code W375.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/fe205931-ede2-ac1a-3300-2aa8da50708e

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