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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W326
Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business
Falmouth UniversitySheffield, England
1 yearDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Falmouth University, the CertHE Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The CertHE Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business course at WaterBear is designed for independent, self-motivated musicians who are ready to take their music to the next level, but also want the freedom to study a focussed, one-year course without making the commitment to a full three-year degree. This course is for musicians and artists who want to develop a broad skillset and gain valuable skills across a range of music specialisms. It brings together the essential elements of our performance, songwriting, production and music business level 4 BA(Hons) programmes into one, ... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 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 and Live Practice
Digital Audio Production and Recording Techniques
Songwriting and Composition Fundamentals
Music Business and Industry Management
Studio Production and Mixing
Collaborative Music Projects
Music Marketing and Artist Development
Professional Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W326
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
88%Student voice
86%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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