Modern Music Industries BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Northern Academy of Music Education

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**Learn in Sunderlands cultural quarter at the Northern Academy of Music Education. Study key practices and ideas associated with commercial music production. Pursue a career in commercial music and associated fields.**BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries covers the skills needed to succeed as a professional in the modern music industry. The course is designed and delivered by current industry professionals, and covers the areas of recording, marketing, event planning, composing, genre studies and ...Read more


Learn in Sunderland's cultural quarter at the Northern Academy of Music Education. Study key practices and ideas associated with commercial music production. Pursue a career in commercial music and associated fields.

BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries covers the skills needed to succeed as a professional in the modern music industry. The course is designed and delivered by current industry professionals, and covers the areas of recording, marketing, event planning, composing, genre studies and music performance.By studying this course, you’ll gain practical skills that enable you to pursue a career in the live or recorded sectors of the music industry, or related sectors such as media or music teaching. You’ll also develop critical thinking skills that will enable you to further your academic journey and better understand your practice.

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31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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79th
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75th
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J
John
21 Nov 23

Great facilities and easy to find campus and libraries. Friendly staff always willing help Improved by more toilets in the Priestman..Read more

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Liam
21 Nov 23

Decent study environment however not the easiest to get to as i live an hour away travel wise and can be very tiring getting here for morning..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£16,500 per year

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£16,500 per year

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£16500 Per year

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21 Nov 23
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Great facilities and easy to find campus and libraries. Friendly staff always willing help Improved by more toilets in the Priestman...
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Liam
21 Nov 23
Music (Top-up) BA (Hons)
Decent study environment however not the easiest to get to as i live an hour away travel wise and can be very tiring getting here for morning...
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