Music Performance (with Foundation Year) London BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Confetti - London

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SEP-25

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Confetti - London

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**This degree is delivered at our Confetti London Campus in Whitechapel.**The integrated foundation year at Confetti London is the perfect choice for those wanting to gain valuable knowledge and insight of the creative and entertainment industries before specialising in their chosen degree at Confetti.You’ll learn all about the creative and entertainment industries, spending time in lectures, seminars, and practical settings. The assessment methods are also the same as the other degree years, ...Read more


This degree is delivered at our Confetti London Campus in Whitechapel.

The integrated foundation year at Confetti London is the perfect choice for those wanting to gain valuable knowledge and insight of the creative and entertainment industries before specialising in their chosen degree at Confetti.You’ll learn all about the creative and entertainment industries, spending time in lectures, seminars, and practical settings. The assessment methods are also the same as the other degree years, with a mixture of exams and essays, so you’ll be fully prepared to start your full honours degree.On successful completion, you’ll be able to join onto the Year One of BA (Hons) Music Performance.


BA (Hons) Music Performance

Develop your technical mastery of instrumental and vocal skills whilst broadening your understanding and experience in songwriting, composition, performance, and music management at Confetti – a specialist in music education.You’ll get to learn and perform in world class studios and performance spaces, surrounded by experts who are working professionals in the music and creative industries.You’ll access unrivalled facilities, working on Exigy and ATC monitors; recording, mixing and mastering suites using Neumann, Schoeps, Studer equipment; and production suites running Logic, Pro Tools, Komplete, and Ableton.With excellent industry connections, you’ll get the chance to gain insights from musicians, producers, executives and live event specialists during Confetti Industry Week and through regular guest lectures.

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16/101
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63rd
CUG Ranking
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45th
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Nick
09 Dec 24

There are loads of facilities that I can use in Uni, such as Boots library and Metronome rehearsal rooms, and I can book out mics. However, I have not used student support..Read more

SR
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07 Mar 22

Amazing facilities and great support for students who need extra help...Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent) A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent). A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including Music modules. A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Music or equivalent. A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including A-Level Music or equivalent).A voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Music and a voice or instrument grade 5. (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums or Piano / Keyboards.

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Nick
09 Dec 24
Music Performance BA (Hons)
There are loads of facilities that I can use in Uni, such as Boots library and Metronome rehearsal rooms, and I can book out mics. However, I have not used student support...
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SR
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07 Mar 22
Music Performance BA (Hons)
Amazing facilities and great support for students who need extra help....
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