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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W3W1

Music

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

Course Overview

The CertHE 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 1-year full-time structure. Become a skilled creative music artist with one of our three CertHE courses. Whether you’re a vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer or producer, these programmes are aimed at those looking to eventually become entrepreneurial and creative music professionals with varied and enduring portfolio careers. You’ll be introduced to a range of music practices and contexts and provided with the experience, technical support and industry links to progress your creative ambitions. 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

Music Performance Practice
Music Production and Recording Techniques
Songwriting and Composition
Music Industry Contexts and Careers
Sound Design and Audio Culture
Collaborative Music Making
Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Critical Musicology and Cultural Studies
UCAS Code:W3W1
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 (1 years)£19,950

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: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£20,000

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

2 Scholarships Available

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Sustainable Leader Awards

Falmouth University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Creativity in Everything Award

Falmouth University · Undergraduate

£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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