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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W305

Music (Popular Music)

University of Hull
Hull, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Music (Popular Music) at University of Hull is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Hull, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Let your creativity flow and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue your passion for music beyond university. Through practical projects and lectures, you’ll study a range of technical skills from project management to fluency with key pieces of music software. You’ll also build your research and social media skills for promoting your work and festival programming. International tuition fees are £17,500 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 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Production Fundamentals
Popular Music Analysis and Contexts
Recording and Studio Techniques
Live Performance and Event Management
Music Business and Industry Practice
Digital Audio Workstations and Software
Research Methods in Popular Music
Final Year Popular Music Project
UCAS Code:W305
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

C

Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at Grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Including grade 5 in Higher Level Music

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hull

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£22,000£25,000
3 years£13,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£28,500

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
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Hull

University of Hull offers Music (Popular Music) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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