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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W3W2

Popular Music

Falmouth University
Penryn, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Falmouth University, the CertHE Popular Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. 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 CertHE 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 Technology and Production
Songwriting and Composition
Popular Music Contexts and Cultures
Audio Engineering Fundamentals
Music Industry and Professional Development
Collaborative Music Projects
Critical Listening and Analysis
UCAS Code:W3W2
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
83%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
74%
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 Popular Music as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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