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Popular Music (Advanced entry)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Perth, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Content

The BA (Hons) Popular Music degree at Perth College UHI is a highly rated and well-established music course that will equip you with the portfolio of skills and knowledge required for a successful career in today’s music industries. On successful completion you will be able to enter areas of employment such as performing, composing, song-writing, instrumental teaching, music production and enter academic teaching and research through future postgraduate study.

You will develop and strengthen a variety of skills such as music theory, research and analysis and be supported and guided by staff to explore your full creative potential in all course work - from song writing and composition, to collaboration in band/ensemble work, to how you engage with research in understanding the field of music industries. Additionally, you will engage with studies in music business and audio to complement your core coursework in popular music.

Entry Requirements

HNC Music with a B in a graded unit. You will also have to undertake an audition and an interview.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Part time (day)

UCAS Code

W310

Course Length

6 years

Department

Creative Industries

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk