Sound and Music for Theatre (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University of East London
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19944 | £17765 | £21610 |
25-75 percentile range | £15926 - £24815 | £12805 - £22829 | £15583 - £26794 |
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Course Description
If you don't meet the entry requirements for a BA, you can study this course as an extended, four-year programme. You'll begin by taking a foundation year which prepares you for a successful transition to the BA degree. This means it will take you four years to complete the course full-time, and eight years to complete the course part-time.
The sound and music industry is transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music production. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving.
We see opportunities for multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways.
The BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Theatre is part of a suite of programmes for applied practice in professional industry contexts. The key features of these programmes are: A focus on Ideas, Creative Enterprise and Collaboration, Portfolio of Transferable Skills, Professional Industry Projects
You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in sound and music production, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice in the theatre industry.
The principal focus of the Sound and Music for Theatre will be Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, Music Direction and Actor-Musicianship, Sound Craft for Theatre, with some elements shared with other programmes in the suite.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
to include A2 in a least 1 subject
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Performing Arts
All Performing Arts courses of University of East London
Qualification requirements
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email [email protected]
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sound and Music for Theatre (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £14160 | year 1 |
International | £14160 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of East London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #22
- #28
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #47
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of East London
About University of East London
The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.
List of 228 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of East London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of East London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10430
- postgraduates:
- 5400
- Total:
- 15830
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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
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023