Popular Music Performance BMus(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you love performing popular music and want to take your skills to the next level, this course is for you. You’ll get one-to-one tuition, work with other musicians, and be mentored by experts. Over three years, you’ll not only focus on performing, but also learn about songwriting and the music industry.
You’ll collaborate with students from across the performing arts, gaining real-world experience and building confidence as a versatile musician. The School is internationally recognised, and you’ll have access to amazing facilities—concert halls, studios, rehearsal spaces, and top-quality instruments. There’s plenty of time to rehearse and create, with expert support always available.
You’ll be part of a creative, supportive community, with opportunities to join bands, choirs, and ensembles, or to start your own group. Music at Huddersfield is ranked 8th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026), and Performing Arts is 37th in the world (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025). By the end of your degree, you’ll be ready to launch your career in the music industry with confidence and real experience.
Key highlights
- One-to-one tuition and mentoring from expert musicians
- Modules in songwriting and the music industry alongside performance
- Collaboration with students from across the performing arts
- Access to concert halls, studios, rehearsal spaces and quality instruments
- Opportunities to join bands, choirs and ensembles or form your own
- Optional placement year available as part of a four-year route
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- Additional condition: audition — Offers will be subject to an audition, at which you will have the opportunity to meet staff and current students.
- Additional condition: portfolio — International and mature applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications can provide a portfolio to demonstrate skills relevant to the course.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Professional musician
- Session musician
- Singer-songwriter
- Music teacher
- Instrumental tutor
- Music producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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