Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Students will develop their own musical voice and learn skills for a career on stage, behind the curtain, or in the production suite. Music and performing arts students work alongside each other to learn technical, theoretical and professional skills while developing their expertise in their chosen endorsements. Through additional elective modules and large-scale projects, students have the opportunity to specialise in their chosen field as they move through the degree. This degree has two pathways: Music (audio production, compositionsongwriting, performance) and Performing Arts (theatre).

A relevant level 4 qualification; or equivalent

In addition, for admission into the BMusPA Composition and Audio Production endorsements, candidates will:

i. Have gained grade three music theory, or sit a music theory test as determined by the School, and
ii. submit a portfolio of work as specified below, and
iii. If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition

For admission into the BMusPA Performance endorsement, candidates will:
i. Have gained grade 6 Practical Trinity College London, Royal School of Music London, Rock School London, or
ii. Attend an audition to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities in instrumental performance.

In addition, for admission into the BMusPA theatre endorsement, candidates will:

i. submit a portfolio of work, and
ii. If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition

English Language Requirements

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or

• TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42