Music BA (Hons)

Program Overview

With an inclusive approach and experienced faculty, students develop advanced skills in various musical styles and genres. The program provides opportunities for professional placements, guest lectures, and student-led ensembles, preparing graduates for careers in music performance, production, business, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Music performance, composition, and music production
• Approach: Inclusive and diverse, encompassing various musical styles and genres
• Location: Creative Campus in Liverpool, a hub of vibrant musical activity
• Faculty: Experienced and accomplished musicians with active industry involvement
• Facilities: Steinway Model D piano, bespoke recording and rehearsal studios, musical instrument inventory
• Opportunities: Professional placements with industry partners, guest lectures by professionals, student-led ensembles

Outline:

• Year 1: Introduction to performance, composition, musical technologies; Foundations of Music Production; instrumental/vocal lessons; study skills development.
• Year 2: Further exploration of music genres and performance/composition techniques; music business and education modules; Music Production explorations (style, sound design, DSP, etc.)
• Year 3: Advanced performance and composition skills; music business/education focus; work placement opportunity; Music Production in depth (sound, synthesis, mixed media, surround sound); research project/report/dissertation.

Assessment:

• Written and practical exams
• Portfolios of written pieces and compositions
• Written reports and essays
• Individual instrumental/vocal lessons feedback
• Performance workshop feedback
• Formal feedback on submitted work within 4 weeks

Teaching:

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials
• Individual instrumental/vocal lessons
• Regular presentations and small group work
• Focus on essay writing, referencing, and library skills
• Guest lectures from music industry professionals
• Access to live concerts and performances

Careers:

• Music Performance: Performer, session musician, music teacher, conductor
• Music Production: Producer, engineer, sound designer, film/TV scorer, composer
• Music Business: Management, publishing, marketing, A&R
• Music Education: Teacher, lecturer, workshop facilitator
• Combined Careers: Private music teaching, freelance work, business creation
• Postgraduate Opportunities: MA Music and Creative Practice, MA Creative Music Practice

Other:

• Service and Leadership Award (SALA) program available for enhancing leadership skills and service experience.
• Strong focus on developing transferable skills like critical analysis and communication.
• Many graduates successfully enter teaching profession through the university's PGCE courses.
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• The tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are £9,250 for full-time undergraduate courses.
• If you are a student from the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, your tuition fees will also be £9,250.
• The University reserves the right to increase Home and EU Undergraduate and PGCE tuition fees in line with any inflationary or other increase authorised by the Secretary of State for future years of study.
• On top of your tuition fees, you need approximately £100 to buy core textbooks.
• You will also need to consider the cost of your accommodation each year whilst you study at university.
• The International Tuition fees for 2024/25 are £12,500.