Performance and Recording
University of West LondonPerformance and Recording BMus (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of West London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC - ABB.
A-Level Entry
BBC - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 128 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
81.55%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Would you like to increase your versatility as a recording artist? Are you a musician who wants to become a music producer?
This music performance and recording degree has been developed in response to current demands from the music industry.
The course aims to develop your skills as a performer and writer and your technical knowledge, giving you essential industry know-how to help build your music career.
During your studies, you will have access to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, which includes nearly 20 professionally equipped music studios, acoustically designed recording studios and multi-performance production studios.
What you'll study
The BMus (Hons) Performance and Recording degree will convert you into a future-driven music professional with thorough, industry-facing experience.
At UWL we recognise that modern recording artists are more than just musicians who stand on a stage. As such, you will learn what it means to become a studio engineer, a self-promoter, a songwriter and arranger, a content creator, and a skilled manager of your career aspirations.
As a performer, we aim to broaden your perspective on what it means to perform in the future using practical and technologically enhanced performance techniques.
The following are a few key points that we celebrate in this music performance and recording course at UWL:
• the development of musical technique through specialised tuition in your chosen instrument
• the exploration of recording and songwriting as both an art form and an employable skill
• the recognition that successful musicians are also skilled content creators
• the artist development that generates inspiring performances that represent the future of live music.
The BMus (Hons) Performance and Recording course works with visiting professionals who give talks on a range of subjects from recording techniques and composition to music management, publishing, and new media approaches.
You will also become a part of the London College of Music community where the course shares close relationships with the music business and technology students. During this music performance degree, you will form friendships and professional partnerships that will enrich your musical projects for the rest of your careers.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Music
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £22,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ