Music (Popular, Contemporary & Commercial)

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

Music (Popular, Contemporary & Commercial) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, based in Liverpool, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CCC.

A-Level Entry

CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

96 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This pathway of our practice-based, industry-focused course equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a sustained career in popular, contemporary and commercial music industries.

Through continuous support and feedback from professionally experienced tutors you develop your skills across performance, music creation and production along with essential music business knowledge and practical experience. Underpinned by a thorough understanding of music theory; you leave as a highly skilled and educated musician able to make decisions to take control of your career.

Number of places available each year: 20

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
BTEC MMM

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
Liverpool
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000