Contemporary and Popular Music

Newcastle University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

About this course

This degree allows you to study and specialise in contemporary music performance, composition and academic study, ranging from acoustic singer-songwriting through to experimental electronic forms. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your performance skills, helping you to grow as an accomplished musician. You study a broad range of historical and cultural topics, opening you up to diverse musical experiences, such as hip hop and installation/art music.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher AABBB
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
3415 Musicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000