BA (Hons) in Popular Music: Production and Performance
University of Winchester
Key Information
Campus location
Winchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,700 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
- Learn in industry-standard facilities
- Practical course with in-situ workshops
- Learn from industry practitioners
- Develop professional and creative skills in music production
- Top 10 in the UK for Music in The Guardian's Best Universities 2022
Popular Music: Production & Performance provides you with the opportunity to learn in industry-standard facilities and be taught by industry practitioners. The programme embraces a practical approach to learning with a balance of practical workshops and lectures, promoting different learning styles.
In Year 1 you will learn the basic skills in production, manipulation and performance of recorded and live music. Working independently and collaboratively, you will be introduced to the ethical considerations involved in the music industry as well as the theoretical underpinning. Modules include Recording Studio Practice and Performance that are delivered over two semesters, as well as Digital Music and Artist Development1: Songwriting.
Year 2 will build on your knowledge of production and performance; it will give you an awareness of the relationship between the practical theoretical understandings of the industry as well as its diversity. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience of working within production teams and musical ensembles. You will study advanced techniques in Performance 2, as well as modules like Synthesis & Sequencing, Popular Music Culture and Creative Music Production.
By Year 3 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 the staff will support professional and creative development at all stages.
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Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Recording Studio Practice 30
- Artist Development 1: SongWriting 15
- Performance 1 30
- Guerrilla Recording 15
- Culture, Industry & Context 15
- Digital Music 15
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Creative Music Production 30
- Performance 2 30
- Synthesis & Sequencing 15
- Popular Music Culture 15
- The Soundtrack: Sound Design for Cinema 15
Optional modules
- Composing Song Lyrics - 15 credits
- Culture: High & Low - 15 credits
- Interactive Sound & Music - 15 Credits
- The Soundtrack: Sound Design for Cinema - 15 Credits
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Final Major Music Production and Performance Project 60
- Music in the Community 15
- Performance 3 15
- Music Industry Practice 15
- Original Music Composition 15
Career Opportunities
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. producing, recording, mixing, mastering) and producing their own musical output to industry standard requirements.
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
Pre-approved for a Master's
If you study for a Bachelor's Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Master's degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Master's degree.