UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: PMPR

Popular Music Performance (RESONANCE - DUDLEY)

Name: Popular Music Performance (RESONANCE - DUDLEY)
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

Southampton, Solent University

Dudley, England

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3 yearsDuration

£19,081Per Year (Intl)

£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Southampton, Solent University, the BMus (Hon) Popular Music Performance (RESONANCE - DUDLEY) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Dudley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A COURSE WHICH WILL BE STUDIED AT RESONANCE Looking to start a career as a performer, songwriter, creative artist or studio musician? In partnership with Solent University, Resonance’s BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance programme brings together practical, theoretical and vocational learning to help launch your musical career. Throughout the course you’ll be supported to develop a wide range of musical skills alongside academic, research and critical-thinking proficiencies that are relevant to many different careers. International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Popular Music Performance and Technique

Music Production and Recording Technology

Songwriting and Composition

Music Industry: Law

Live Sound and Performance Practice

Electronic Music and Sound Design

Popular Music History and Cultural Context

Professional Practice and Career Development

UCAS Code:PMPR

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate	28 - 31 points
UCAS Points	104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£18,000	£22,000	£24,000
3 years	£14,000	£18,500	£21,000
5 years	£17,000	£22,000	£28,000

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

£22,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

25%Work & Study

25%Seeking Work

30%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.

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