Popular Music BA (Hons)
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Popular Music BA (Hons) and other courses in Performing Arts at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Performing Arts.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Performing Arts courses of The University of Northampton
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Performing Arts at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £18000 | £18500 | £21000 |
25-75 percentile range | £13000 - £22500 | £14000 - £22500 | £17000 - £26500 |
All Performing Arts courses of The University of Northampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21455 | £18360 | £22141 |
25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
All Performing Arts courses in the UK
Course Description
Why choose this course?
Our Popular Music course will help you to develop your musical creativity, critical analysis and recording skills, giving you the opportunity to become a fully equipped musician for the 21st century, and 95% of our students go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course.*
Our degree in Popular Music equips you with the skills you need to compose, record and produce music. You will graduate with a 360° view of the music industry, your place within it and how you can move forward from here. The course follows three strands:
- Performing and Composing
- Recording and Producing
- Thinking and Writing
When you graduate you will be more than a performer and engineer, you will understand why music is important culturally and economically and understand how the music industry fits together. With the changes to music distribution and marketing that have taken place over the past ten years, musicians need to be a part of this change rather than pursuing old ideas of labels and deals.
Programme accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES)
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Performing Arts courses of The University of Northampton
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Northampton
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Music courses of The University of Northampton
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Popular Music BA (Hons) at The University of Northampton
40% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Popular Music BA (Hons)
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Northampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Northampton in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #63
- #75
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 11 university rankings of The University of Northampton
About The University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.
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Student composition of The University of Northampton
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9080
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 12090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Music BA (Hons) | Durham University | 77% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £25750 | 199 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting & Finance and Musical Theatre (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Music and English BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 75% | 1% | 7% | £9250 | £23800 | 190 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Music with Education BA (Hons) | Ulster University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 143 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Music Production and Psychology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Music BMus (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23800 | 169 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Music BMus (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 100% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 169 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Music Production BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Dance and Music (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 88% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Music with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | 87% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22300 | 180 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023