Popular Music

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the BA (Hons) Popular Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Perth, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Let your musical ambitions take centre stage, on our acclaimed and well-established BA (Hons) Popular Music course. With expert advice from our team of professional performers, composers, and academics, find your voice and sing your heart out as you develop your creative and professional skills, in a positive and stimulating learning environment. Enjoy excellent on-campus facilities including music production workstations (Pro-Tools and Logic), band rehearsal rooms, a professional performance theatre, and three state-of-the-art acoustically-designed Eastlake recording studios. International tuition fees are £9,250 per year, home/UK fees are £1,285 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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