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Foundation of Popular Music Performance
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Three-year Bachelors for drummers, Guitarists, Bassists and keyboard players, At the London Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Popular Music Performance to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three-year full-time course. Modules: DAW skills
- Instrumental technique and performance. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Professional musician in musical theatre
- Touring with pop artists
- Musical director
- Recording and studio musician
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course. Modules: DAW skills
- Instrumental technique and performance
- Popular music repertoires
- Music industry in numbers
- Contemporary styles and analysis
- Principal instrument and industry practice
- Public performance
- Advanced styles
- World rhythms and songwriting.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 72 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent
- International equivalents accepted
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or international equivalents, Mature applicants considered
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
- IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London College of Music |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each), IELTS 5.5. A portfolio is required.