Popular Music CertHE
Falmouth University
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Qualification

Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Penryn Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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1 year

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Qualification

Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Location

Penryn Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

1 Years

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Become a skilled creative music artist with one of our three CertHE courses.Whether you’re a vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer or producer, these programmes are aimed at those looking to eventually become entrepreneurial and creative music professionals with varied and enduring portfolio careers. You’ll be introduced to a range of music practices and contexts and provided with the experience, technical support and industry links to progress your creative ambitions. Whichever ...Read more

Become a skilled creative music artist with one of our three CertHE courses.Whether you’re a vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer or producer, these programmes are aimed at those looking to eventually become entrepreneurial and creative music professionals with varied and enduring portfolio careers. You’ll be introduced to a range of music practices and contexts and provided with the experience, technical support and industry links to progress your creative ambitions. Whichever CertHE course you choose, you’ll find a wealth of teaching experience, technical support and industry links that will provide you with the opportunity to progress your creative ambitions. As part of the Academy of Music & Theatre Arts, you'll learn from industry professionals and have access to our cutting-edge facilities and performance spaces. Once you have successfully completed your CertHE you’ll have the option to apply for the second year of the equivalent honours degree: Music BA(Hons), Popular Music BA(Hons) or Creative Music Technology BA(Hons). You will:Develop and nurture your specialist practice Communicate via sound and music in collaboration with others Gain key insights into the music industry and understand the requirements to succeed in a variety of roles Explore sound and music practices as they evolve within ever-changing audio cultures Examine the context and culture in which artists and musicians work, to better understand and critically question the relationship between music, sound, noise and culture Engage with various theoretical concepts in order to form critical theories and to reflect on your own practice Acquire the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work in the sound and music industries Study modules tailored to your chosen subject as you develop and nurture your specialist practice

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
71/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
What students say
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Tara
28 Nov 24

The uni is full of creative people and there’s lots of opportunities to work with students from other courses. One improvement would be to the prices of food in the on campus..Read more

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Collette
26 Nov 24

The uni has a lot of great lecturers and everyone is very friendly. I think the only problem is that a lot of the food and drinks on campus are quite expensive for a student..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

P - M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

Latest reviews

Latest Popular Music reviews

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Tara
28 Nov 24
Popular Music BA (Hons)
The uni is full of creative people and there’s lots of opportunities to work with students from other courses. One improvement would be to the prices of food in the on campus...
Read more
C
Collette
26 Nov 24
Popular Music BA (Hons)
The uni has a lot of great lecturers and everyone is very friendly. I think the only problem is that a lot of the food and drinks on campus are quite expensive for a student...
Read more
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Falmouth University
Falmouth University , Falmouth

Falmouth University is a fantastic modern learning institution situated in Cornwall....

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Falmouth University
Penryn Campus Treliever Road Penryn Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly TR10 9EZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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