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Music Performance and Recording, BMus (Hons), University of West London

the United Kingdom

University of West London

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BMus (Hons)Full-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250GBP 11500

About Music Performance and Recording, BMus (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

88% of students on our music courses said they 'would recommend their course to others' in the National Student Survey 2016.

Overview
This exciting course has been developed in response to the needs of the current music industry. It is aimed at musicians who wants to develop their own performance, writing skills and technical knowledge to support the recording of music and gain essential industry 'know-how' to launch a successful career.

Why choose this course?
During the course you will have a range of exciting options to study including live sound, music education or experimental sound. You will gain valuable experience in: 

  • performing across a range of genres, and in a variety of live settings (including venues across London)
  • taking part in work-based activities facilitated by our own commercial productions company (W5 productions)
  • running recording and production sessions; writing and arranging for bands and ensembles; and being a musical director.

The London College of Music boasts unrivalled music facilities with an extensive complex of studios equipped to a professional specification. To find out more see our LCM facilities.

Throughout the course you will have a personal tutor who will act as the first point of contact for advice, support or any issues which may affect your studies. We also understand how important your views are and we recruit student representatives from all levels. We invite them to regular meetings to voice students' opinions and discuss important issues or concerns to help us improve and deliver excellent teaching.

This course will enable you to develop:

  • as a musician, with one-to-one tuition and workshop sessions
  • writing, composition and arranging, using state of the art facilities
  • stagecraft and performance skills
  • recording, mixing and production techniques
  • band leadership / musical directorship
  • understanding of marketing, PR and promotion.

Career and study progressionWhether your ambitions lie on the creative or performing side or whether you see yourself as more of a behind the scenes person, your degree can open up doors of opportunity. Upon successful completion of the course you can expect to go get a job in broadcast, media, professional performance or within teaching and community education.
You may wish to undertake postgraduate study in your subject or even explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Other options available for BMus (Hons) Music Performance and Recording

  • Full time - September 2018, Ealing site

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£9,250

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

  • Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
  • Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Notes about fees for this course

Fees for our 2017 courses have not yet been released.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

112-128 UCAS tariff points at Level 3, which would normally include at least two subject areas including Music or Performance or an alternative relevant subject area plus GCSE English and Maths (A*-C).

We require:

  • a minimum of grade 6 performance on your first instrument or voice
  • preferably grade 5/6 Sight Reading
  • preferably grade 5 Music Theory.

If you believe you meet the required standard but have no formal qualifications we may invite you for an audition. Our auditions are informal and include a relaxed interview.

You must also show experience with music technology. Unless you have been studying on a recognised music technology course, we will ask you to provide a portfolio consisting of two or three tracks, together with a detailed report on how they were recorded, and your involvement in the process. To find out more, see the How to apply tab above which includes 'Tips on Applying'.

International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses

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