Music

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

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

    A-Level Grades See 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. Salary: £21,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £21,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    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
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000