Professional Music (Performance) BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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WaterBear, Sheffield

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Start date

15-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

Location

WaterBear, Sheffield

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Start date

15-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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The degree course for today’s independent, self-motivated musicians.If you’re a dedicated musician with the commitment to making a life in music, then the BA (Hons) Professional Music (Performance) at WaterBear is the degree course for you.It’s designed to motivate you to reach your music goals and realise your full potential. It focusses on what’s really important – the creation of high-quality music and great live music performance. And like all degree courses at WaterBear, it gives you the ...Read more

The degree course for today’s independent, self-motivated musicians.If you’re a dedicated musician with the commitment to making a life in music, then the BA (Hons) Professional Music (Performance) at WaterBear is the degree course for you.It’s designed to motivate you to reach your music goals and realise your full potential. It focusses on what’s really important – the creation of high-quality music and great live music performance. And like all degree courses at WaterBear, it gives you the perfect blend of artistic freedom alongside practical strategies to forge a solid career in music.For musicians in today’s music industry, it’s all about developing a broad range of skills to build a sustainable and resilient career. You may be a multi-instrumentalist looking to improve in one or more different areas, or you might just want to focus on your primary instrument or voice. No problem. You’ll be able to access a wide range of content, resources and tuition to suit your individual needs. All online content from our full range of courses is accessible to everyone, so you can tailor your own learning journey.At WaterBear, we believe in smaller class sizes and the value of personal 1-1 mentoring. We also believe you should have the freedom to explore what’s possible and continually push creative boundaries. All students on our 3-yr degree courses learn in small groups on pro-standard gear in environments designed to fuel creative output.Students at WaterBear also get free, bookable access to professional rehearsal and recording studios, so you won’t need to worry about where to practice and record yourself or your band.This course is taught at WaterBear in Sheffield, and awarded by Falmouth University.

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71/101
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45th
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64th

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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):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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T Level:

P - M Grades / Points required

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

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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

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Falmouth University
Falmouth University , Falmouth

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