The BA (Hons) Contemporary Music, Performance and Production course has been developed to include a number of interrelated, core themes of study. We believe these will enable graduates to be best prepared for work in a huge number of roles within the music industry and beyond and will help students to develop high academic standards.
This new course continues Loughborough College’s proud tradition of delivering higher education music programmes in a college environment. The course aims to create highly employable graduates, who enjoy exploring music in a multitude of ways, whilst being agile, creative thinkers who rise to challenges they are faced with.
Throughout the programme students will develop:
Artistic practice
The use of technology to aid and stimulate creativity
Contextual study
Proficiency in recording environments
Musicianship skills
Technology in performance
Professional practice
Academic experience
Business skills
Employability
Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, presentations, reports, practicals and lab sessions. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps. An academic tutor will work with you throughout the duration of your programme, supporting your development and academic progress.
Features and Benefits
Access to state of the art, industry-standard studio equipment and rehearsal facilities
Performance opportunities throughout the duration of the course, including working in bands and with performance technologies
Industry-based work placement
Staff members who have a wealth of academic and industry experience, including session musicianship, record production, composition, record label management, live sound engineering and live event promotion
Guest lectures and trips
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Course Details - Modules
Year 1 Modules:
• DAWs and Sound Synthesis
• Ensemble Performance 1
• Music and Culture
• Music Composition
• Recording: The Science and Art
Year 2 Modules:
• Composition and Record Production
• Ensemble Performance 2
• Innovative Performance Techniques and Technologies
• Sound Design and Music Composition for Film and Television
• Work Based Research and Practice
Year 3 Modules:
• Commercial Recording Portfolio
• Ensemble Performance 3
• Music Innovation
• Personal Project
• Research Project
*Please note that these modules may be subject to change and are run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.*
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, presentations, reports, practicals and lab sessions. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W400
Institution code:
L77
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Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A2 or equivalent, (e.g BTEC Extended Diploma), preferably to include music, music technology or other music related subjects.
• Recent study of relevant Access/Foundation course, with audition.
• Applicants are invited to attend an audition and submit of a portfolio. The portfolio can take the form of web links to both composition and performance work. These are both diagnostic tools to help inform the application process.
• Applicants with appropriate life experience but without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered on their individual merits, based on the interview and completed application.
• Alternatively, applicants may be able to gain entry to Level 4 or advanced entry to Level 5 based on the evidence of other qualifications or learning. In this case, Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) or Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) may be possible.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
7750.0
Year 1
International
7750.0
Year 1
England
7750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
7750.0
Year 1
Scotland
7750.0
Year 1
Wales
7750.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
7750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The cost of some activities are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.
Provider information
Radmoor Road
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Loughborough
LE11 3BT
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