Course Summary

**This course is primarily designed for face to face learning with you attending your lessons for the specified hours within the validation document. However, there may be periods of study where the government advises TEC Partnership that it is not safe to open campuses or there is limited access due to social distancing measures. If the Campus is closed TEC Partnership will continue to deliver your sessions online and offer you the necessary support and resources remotely. If there is limited access due to social distancing measures a blended model will be adopted with some lessons happening in small groups and others happening using online sessions and support.** BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance programme aims to develop students into successful contributing members of the local, national and international popular music industry. Our students will have access to our industry-standard rehearsal and live performance spaces, including our Corner Lounge informal acoustic performance space in our new University Centre building and 250 seat live music theatre in the School of Art. Our four rehearsal studios include the very latest in backline equipment and professional PA sound reinforcement. For guitarists and bassists we have Marshall, Orange, Peavey and Blackstar amplification to cater for many styles, and our drummers can enjoy our top-of-the-range TAMA and Sonor drum kits. Keyboard players have the opportunity to use our Kurweil, Roland and Yamaha electric pianos and our Bechstein grand piano. Industry standard sound reinforcement is available in every rehearsal room for acoustic guitarists and singers, including Shure microphones, Yamaha powered mixers and Peavey loud speakers. For those interested in learning about live sound, our DB fully active live rig and Allen and Heath desks are available for live use. Our specialist technician team, consisting of Pro Tools and Live Sound experts, will be on hand to guide you through the rehearsal process, not to mention our highly qualified academic team that consists of active musicians who continually produce work, write and record. Our academic team are on hand to help you every step of the way with one-to-one tutorials and a sensible and relaxed attitude to rehearsal studio time and lecturer access. For those wishing to develop additional recording skills, students can have the opportunity to study professionally recognised production qualifications including the Avid Pro Tools 101 course with our in-house Avid Instructor. All students will be expected to become active musicians, contributing to the music scene from the very start of the course by taking part in real-world experience by managing and performing at our White Box live sessions.

Course Details - Modules

Level 4 Sound Production Electronic Music Composition Song Writing and Composition Live Sound Music Theory and Listening Skills Performance 1 Popular Music Studies Level 5 Composition for TV and Film Radio Production Music Theory and Composition Studies Popular Music Studies 2 Performance Portfolio Level 6 Final Major Project Creative Collaboration Dissertation Music Business and Digital Promotion

Course Details – Assessment Method

We believe that demonstrating practical skills is the best way to develop an understanding of live music and performance work. Therefore, our programme is weighted in favour of developing and evidencing practical work (performance and composition etc.), supplemented by written elements including research into previous practitioners and evaluative comments on practical progress. During all modules, students are encouraged to showcase work-in-progress to ensure that everyone is on the path to success.

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: W315

Institution code: G80

Campus Name: University Centre Grimsby

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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


Students are also required to hold English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) to grade 4/grade C or above. Students with no traditional entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis by completing a short essay and informal audition and/or showcase of production work to date.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
EU 10500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8500.0 Year 1
England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
International 10500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week. In addition to the above, students must possess the following items; Own instrument in good working order plus accessories (lead, sticks etc.), Stationery (pens, paper and plastic wallets), Headphones, Blank CDs, Storage Device (portable hard drive or large USB stick).

Provider information

Nuns Corner
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Grimsby
DN34 5BQ

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