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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W304
Music Performance [with Foundation Year]
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
30%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Music Performance [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Master your own style, experiment with new sounds, and launch a career in music with our Music Performance Degree. Learn to analyse and deconstruct different styles of performance, songwriting and composition while developing your own musical and performance identity. Whether your dream is to write and release original music, perform live, compose for films or video games, collaborate in bands or orchestras, or become a music therapist, you’ll develop the skills and industry knowledge to make it happen. Learn from expert academics and industry-active practitioners. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Year: Musical Skills and Literacy
Performance Technique and Artistry
Music Theory and Harmonic Analysis
Recording and Production Techniques
Composition and Songwriting
Ensemble and Collaborative Performance
Music Industry Practice and Professional Development
Applied Performance Project
UCAS Code:W304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,500 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
41%
Overall
Teaching on my course
30%Learning opportunities
24%Assessment and feedback
49%Academic support
36%Organisation and management
36%Learning resources
86%Student voice
27%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University offers Music Performance [with Foundation Year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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