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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: MPAP

Music Performance and Production

University Centre South Devon
Paignton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,825Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the FdA Music Performance and Production at University Centre South Devon. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. (Subject to approval) The foundation degree in Music Performance and Production is an exciting opportunity to study and develop an understanding of the music industry and the skills required for entrepreneurship and/or employment within the music performance and production sector. This foundation degree is for you if you are passionate about creating, recording, producing music. There is also a focus for those interested in music performance to enhance your live performance skills with multiple opportunities to host and perform at events to showcase your work. Home/uk fees are £8,825 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Production Fundamentals
Live Performance Practice
Audio Recording and Engineering
Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Digital Music Technology
Music Performance Portfolio
Copyright and Music Publishing
Industry Work-Based Project
UCAS Code:MPAP
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£8,825

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 — University Centre South Devon

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£9,000£14,500£21,000
5 years£16,500£20,500£24,000

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 28% below UK average salary
This course
£14,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£20,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
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

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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