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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W300

Music

Falmouth University
Penryn, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Music at Falmouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Penryn, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Become a multiskilled, professional musician on this industry-facing degree. Whether you’re an aspiring performer, session musician, composer, music educator or sound artist, we’ll prepare you for a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Our expert tutors and guest lecturers will support you to hone your practice while experimenting with genres, styles and technologies. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Performance Practice and Ensemble Playing
Music Theory and Harmonic Analysis
Composition and Songwriting
Music Production and Recording Technology
Critical Studies in Contemporary Music
Music for Film and Media
Professional Practice in the Music Industry
Final Year Project and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850

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 — Falmouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£24,000£27,000
3 years£13,500£18,500£22,000
5 years£20,000£23,500£29,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£3,000scholarship value
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Creativity in Everything Award

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£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Falmouth University

Falmouth University offers Music as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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