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BA (Hons) Music (Popular)
at Leeds Conservatoire

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,300
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Industry links

Strong links with the music industry mean that we are in constant contact with major labels such as Sony/ATV, Universal, Polydor and Decca, as well as local labels like Hide and Seek and Leaf Label, and we regularly welcome them here for student showcases and discussions. Our industry relationships have also seen our students perform at Sound City, Live at Leeds, Eurosonic and on the BBC.

Artistic Identity

We champion original material, and encourage you to take creative risks. By the end of your popular music degree, you will be a specialist in your chosen discipline and will have established your individual artistic identity and voice as a musician, whilst possessing a breadth of understanding, knowledge and transferable skills that will support you throughout your future career.

Live music scene

Leeds has an incredible live music scene, and our students are performing in it every day of the week, from support gigs at the legendary Brudenell Social Club and Belgrave Music Hall, to open mic nights at Oporto, Nation of Shopkeepers and a multitude of other venues. Our regular Friday night showcase, Crosswire, presents some of our best pop and production artists, and our students and alumni have taken the stage at major festivals, including Live at Leeds, Leeds Festival, Tramlines and SXSW.

Course Content
Each year of the course is structured into three distinct strands:
- Specialist Study – One-to-one tuition and group study in performance
- Contextual Studies – Develop your composition, musicology and critical listening skills
- Professional Studies – Develop your skills for working in the creative industries
Some examples* of Contextual Studies and Professional Studies modules:
- Working in the Creative Industries
- Songwriting
- Music for the Moving Image
- Introduction to Music Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Self-Promotion and Music Marketing
- Concerts and Touring
- Working with Music in the Community
- Instrumental Music Tuition
- Music Journalism
- Software Environments - Performance and Sound Creation
- Live Music Management
- Performance with Electronics
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements

BA (Hons) - 3 Years

96 UCAS tariff points from level 3 studies or equivalent, which normally include A Level Music or a BTEC Extended Diploma in a Music-related subject.

A minimum of three GCSEs including English Language at Grade C / Grade 4 or above or equivalent international qualification, eg IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each component).

BA (Hons) - Top-Up

Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.

A minimum of three GCSEs including English Language at Grade C / Grade 4 or above or equivalent international qualification, eg IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each component).
Fees & Scholarships
£18,300 per year
Career Prospect
If you haven’t already, you’ll start your music career whilst you’re studying, and be ready to take it to the next step after graduation. In addition to one-to-one tuition and band work, you’ll access masterclasses from professional performers, songwriters, producers, managers and promoters, supporting your artistic development as well as sharpening your creative voice.

Graduates from Popular degrees at Leeds Conservatoire have gone on to a wide variety of careers including Recording Artists, Award-winning Folk Artists, Session Musicians, and Producers.

Cost Of Studying At Leeds Conservatoire

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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BA (Hons) Music (Popular) at Leeds Conservatoire