Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Popular Music (W300)

The University of Gloucestershire's Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music prepares musicians to build sustainable and diverse careers in the creative industries. Students will develop creative music-making skills including production, songwriting, performance, composition for screen media, studio techniques, marketing, business enterprise and more.

Graduates will have opportunities to perform at festivals like Wychwood, Cheltenham Jazz and 2000trees, or at the University's annual European Capital City Showcase in cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam and Berlin. They will also work on industry projects, for example with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Introducing team.

The University's award-winning tutors are all industry active, as songwriters, producers, performers and researchers. They curate independent labels and festivals, and run community and digital music projects. Their extensive connections ensure they get the latest industry insights and hear regularly from guests from organizations like International Talent Booking, Warner Chappell and Keychange.