Music

University of Plymouth

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

Music BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £21,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Showcase and develop your musical talents with our links to local venues and performers and benefit from our well-equipped practice rooms, recording studios, and award-winning theatre. Master your instrument with our specialist 1:1 tutors. Gain the practical, critical and technical skills you need to expand your understanding of music in all forms and make your mark in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Explore music from different cultures and get hands-on helping disabled performers compose.

- Explore your interests in performance, composition, musicology, sound recording and music therapy in modules which combine theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

- Professional development programme that provides invaluable work placement and performance opportunities.

- Rehearsal and recording facilities, including individual practice rooms, a professional recording environment, digital audio workstations and instrumental facilities ranging from Steinway and Yamaha grand pianos to guitar amps, electronic keyboards and midi-guitar synthesisers.

- Societies and groups, such as our gospel choir, concert band, ukelele society, musical theatre society, symphony orchestra and more.

- Learn from teachers with world-class reputations for research expertise, many who have come from industry and are acclaimed in their field, and benefit from links with the University’s exciting Centre for Computer Music Research.

- Collaborate with students on the BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology, MA Music and MA Music Production courses.

- Continue your studies at postgraduate level on the MA Music and MA Music Production courses.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £21,000

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £21,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000