Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This dynamic and stimulating course is designed for musicians or singers who want to work professionally.
This music performance course offers a university education alongside professional training. Through one-to-one coaching sessions with experts from the world of music and performance you will advance your musicianship skills and explore new styles and techniques.
Masterclasses led by some of the world's most respected and passionate musicians will also form an important part of your practical training.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £14000 - £25000 | £18000 - £30500 |
All Music courses of University of West London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19497 | £18360 | £22141 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15979 - £24075 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
All Music courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Music Performance with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London
| 25% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All Music courses of University of West London
Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Music Performance with Foundation Year, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Music Performance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13250 | 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, 2024
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 West London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of West London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #32
- #40
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #49
- #58
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Music in the UK?
About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%