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UndergraduateDiploma in PerformanceUCAS: W300

Music Foundation

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
Cambridge, England
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1 yearDuration
£37,455Per Year (Intl)
£25,335Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, the Diploma Music Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course information Our Music Foundation programme is designed for talented students seeking a place at a university music department or conservatoire. The programme will enable you to refine your skills (composition, theory, performance and recording) and broaden your musical knowledge and understanding. It is designed to give you unrivalled breadth of content and flexibility, allowing you to focus on particular areas of passion as well as developing your skills and creating well-rounded, confident musicians. International tuition fees are £37,455 per year, home/UK fees are £25,335 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 4.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Theory Fundamentals
Aural Skills and Ear Training
Instrumental Performance Practice
Music History and Analysis
Music Composition and Arranging
Recording and Production Techniques
Music Technology and Digital Audio
Professional Performance Portfolio
UCAS Code:W300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic4.54.54.54.54.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,455

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£37,455

Home Student Fee

£25,335

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

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UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
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