Program Description

The Popular Music BA (Hons) course at the University of Northampton is designed and run to invest you with a variety of skills, knowledge and experience. When you graduate, you’ll have the know-how to navigate an ever evolving 21st Century music industry.

You’ll have the skills for wider employment, including in the teaching profession and further study should this be something you wish to pursue.This course is an excellent foundation for careers in all parts of the music industry including: musician, performer, producer, songwriter, artist liaison and more.Popular Music BA (Hons) degree equips you with the skills your need to perform popular music, read and write music, compose songs and make tracks, use music technology equipment including recording and producing music in our professional grade studios. As well as starting you off as a self-reliant musician working in an ever-evolving music industry.

You will graduate with a 360° view of the music industry, your place within it and how you can move forward from here. The course follows several strands:

• Performing, solo, technical work and live on stage.
• Composing, songs and for media.
• Music technology, including Logic Pro X, Musescore, Ableton and Pro Tools.
• Recording, mixing and producing.
• Researching, thinking and academic writing.
• Develop music industry insights and skills.

When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to understand why music is important culturally and economically as well as know how the popular music industry operates in relation to your own artist persona.

Admission Requirements

Applicants needs to secure 60% and above in Year 12th.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

• Indian Students for IELTS Waiver - At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School
• Foundation is also available (duration 4 Year)