Course at a glance
You must submit an UCAS application for this course
http://www.ucas.com/students/apply/
What will I study?
This music foundaiton degree course is designed to give a
practical induction into the popular music industry. It offers the
chance for you to become involved in the creation and marketing of
musical product and to gain experience through work placement of
the reality of the music business. You will perform and record your
own work and that of others and develop core skills that will
enable to function effectively in a number of different roles. You
will also study the history and cultural role of popular music in
society. The programme offers: music performance, music
production/studio skills, composition for performance, production
and moving image, marketing and promotion of recorded
work/performances, event management, development of music business
skills, a broad understanding of the history and cultural context
of music.
What can I do next?
This can lead to the opportunity to complete a third year at UEL
and gain a BA(Hons) Music and Culture degree.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need an educational attainment equivalent to 200 UCAS
tariff points at A2, i.e. at least two A levels (grade D), (MMP) at
National Diploma. Applicants whose first language is not English
would be expected to have a minimum IELTS (International English
Language Testing System) of 5.5 with no skill level below 5.0. It
is expected that you will have completed a relevant vocational
Level 3 qualification in a suitable field, and you will be expected
at audition to demonstrate relevant Music or Music sequencing
skills at an appropriate level. Applicants qualified in other areas
will be considered if sufficient aptitude and interest can be
demonstrated. Applicants with relevant industry experience
(equivalent to at least one year full time) who do not satisfy the
formal academic requirements noted above may be offered a place on
the programme. These applicants will need to have worked within the
music industry, and to have gained a level of appropriate skills
similar or higher to that offered by academically qualified
candidates on entry to the Foundation Degree Programme.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee: £1345 Registration
fee: £30
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the
fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.