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University Centre Rotherham Courses Performance Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Popular Music Performance and Production

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Popular Music Performance and Production

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University Centre Rotherham (UCR) creates opportunities and prepares you with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours to effectively enter the music industry.

The course offers an educational experience where the key focus is on students own career path and progression route.

The course will assist you in nurturing your passion for popular music and stimulate academic curiosity in the subject. Our students are given access to a range of industry connections through experienced lecturers who continually work in the world of music performance and technology.

Our students specialise on their own chosen area of study including, singing, guitar, bass, recording, production etc. by working both an individual and as part of a team.

UCR students continue to turn their passion into careers. We have an incredible alumni working in a large range of employment areas including; performing musicians, composers, producers, live sound engineers, freelance practitioners, event’s organisers, artist management, agents, major and indie record label representatives, venue management and Educators.

The BA (Hons) in Popular Music Performance and Production course offers our students the opportunity to be part of the Roland Music Academy. The Academy seeks to be innovative and explore new dimensions in the world of music performance and music technology.

The activities our students complete enable them to experience live projects with outside agencies and partners. This offers real life opportunities for building a portfolio of valuable experience and relevant employer links. Practical performance and production projects are created in our specialised facilities. These include live music rehearsal rooms, the regions only silent live performance suit, recording studios, editing facilities and a working studio theatre performance space.

Our students are continually encouraged and supported to work outside of the University walls and in industry. Work experience placements are supported at every opportunity and relevant considerations and adjustments are made in regards to coursework to ensure that students can make the very most of every opportunity they have.

Although all our students create a body of evidence that meets the requirements of their course, this is achieved by working as both an individual and as a member of a team. Teamwork is pivotal to the modern music industry and our programme is specially designed to enable students from technology and performance pathways to study together and combine their skills when working towards a common goal or product.

This course has achieved outstanding results for students across the entire area. Students can complete their studies and enter their desired area of employment or move onto complete a Master Degree.

Year 1 (Level 4)

  • Music Theory in Practice
  • Introduction to Ensemble Project
  • Professional Roles and Practice
  • Practitioner Skills 1 (Exploring Genre)
  • Practitioner Skills 2 (Exploring Technique)
  • Skills for the Professional World
Year 2 (Level 5)
  • Musicology
  • Ensemble Project
  • Popular Music in Practic
  • Practitioner Skills 3 (Solo Project Design)
  • Practitioner Skills 4 (Solo Project Delivery)
Year 3 (Level 6)
  • Dissertation 1 (Advanced Research Skills)
  • Dissertation 2 (Final Submission)
  • Advanced Ensemble Project
  • Practitioner Skills 5 (Advanced Solo Project Design)
  • Practitioner Skills 6 (Advanced Solo project Delivery)

64 UCAS points from a combination of the following:

  • Minimum of two A Levels
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • GCSE English grade C or 4 is desirable but not compulsory
  • GCSE Maths at grade C or 4 is desirable but not compulsory
  • An Access to HE qualification

    All candidates will attend an interview, which includes presentation of a portfolio of work or live audition.Applicants without formal qualifications but who possess a portfolio of evidence and experience may be considered via interview.

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be prepared to enter a range of employment opportunities including; Performing Musician, Composer, Producer, Live Sound Engineer, Freelance Practitioner, Event’s Organiser, Artist Management, Agent, Major and Indie Record Label Representative, Venue Management and Educator.

“The course gives me specific skills which I can use in the industry once I graduate, and the tutors are always there to support me if I need it.”

Marcus Kamsika
Marcus Kamsika Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theatre, acting and performance
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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

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Start an exciting career in Performance

The performance sector is ideal for those who are interested in the production and delivery of events and performances.

Performing Arts students acting on stage in the Studio Theatre

Musician

Average salary - £32,700

Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

Day-to-day tasks**:
  • Learn and rehearse music pieces
  • Look after your voice and instrument
  • Set up your instrument before performances
  • Perform in front of an audience
  • Prepare for and attend auditions
Working environments

You could work in a theatre, at a music venue or at a recording studio.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Producer

Average salary - £43,500*

Producers plan the organisation of productions including films and stage productions.

Day-to-day tasks**:
  • Hire staff, cast and crew
  • Pitch to television broadcasters to commission your programme
  • Read scripts and plan filming schedules
  • Work with marketing companies and distributors
  • Work out what resources are needed
  • Check and approve locations
Working environments

You could work at a TV studio, in an office, at a film studio or on a film set. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you may spend nights away from home.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the performance sector include*:

  • Communication
  • Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Planning
  • Enthusiasm

What our students say

“The course gives me specific skills which I can use in the industry once I graduate, and the tutors are always there to support me if I need it.”

Marcus Kamsika
Marcus Kamsika Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theatre, acting and performance

“I’m finding what I learn on my course really useful and it is providing me with skills to use after my time here. UCR is easily accessible and local which suits me.”

Jessica Atkin
Jessica Atkin Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Theatre, acting and performance

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