BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording With Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The foundation year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Music: Popular Music and Recording course.
Key highlights
- Foundation year builds subject understanding before degree-level study
- Progression route onto the Popular Music and Recording degree
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — UCAS tariff points 72 points.
- T-level: Pass — T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 72 — 72 points preferably including Music
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — preferably including Music Eu
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 72 points, preferably including Music Alternative entry requirements Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) We w
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Session musician
- Songwriter
- Live sound engineer
- Music teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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