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UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: W340

Popular Music Performance

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BMus (Hon) Popular Music Performance at Newcastle College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Thinking about studying a music degree? Want to specialise in popular and modern music? This BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance will help you develop as a live or studio performer, session musician, composer or songwriter. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Popular Music History and Contexts
Performance Techniques and Stagecraft
Music Production and Studio Practice
Songwriting and Composition
Digital Audio Workstation Fundamentals
Music Business and Industry Promotion
Ensemble Performance and Collaboration
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:W340
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points42

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£39,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,000£15,500£19,000
5 years£17,000£20,000£25,000

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▼ 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

95%Working
5%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
85%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Popular Music Performance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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