BSc (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Our BSc (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development degree is one of five exciting courses in the Undergraduate Music Programme. To help you grow as an artist we have created the UKs only songwriting course offering a Bachelor of Science (BSc), due to its unique blend of creative, technical and business aspects, setting you up for a successful career as a songwriter. The course will develop your songwriting skills to establish your own musical style whilst learning how to record, produce and master your products to ensure they are industry ready for marketing and promotion.
On this course you will collaborate extensively within the School of Creative Arts, connecting with peers in the fields of Composition, Music Production, Audio Engineering, as well as Live Sound and Lighting to reflect in
Key highlights
- Only UK songwriting course awarding a Bachelor of Science
- Blends creative, technical and business aspects of songwriting
- Develop your own musical style through songwriting practice
- Learn to record, produce and master industry-ready tracks
- Prepare music for marketing and promotion
- Collaborate with composition, production, audio and live sound students
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Text: Typical offer (UCAS points)112-120
- A-level: BBC-BBB — A Level: BBC-BBB
- International Baccalaureate: 112-120 — 112-120 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core
- BTEC: DMM-DDM — Accepted T Levels Design Survey and Planning for Construction
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Songwriter
- Singer-songwriter
- Recording artist
- Music producer
- Topline writer
- Artist development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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