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POPULAR MUSICIAN FOUNDATION DEGREE
 
 

 

The British Academy’s Foundation Degree has been developed by Access to Music and the University of Westminster to provide a unique music learning experience.

The Popular Musician Foundation Degree is an exciting two-year course designed for artists who want to exploit their material. The course offers high-level training in key areas of popular music creation, realisation and culture. It is an innovative balance of skills, context and theory, married to practical application with an intensive work-based learning experience.

 

By doing the Popular Musician Foundation Degree you will:

  • Access an exciting practical-orientated two-year Foundation Degree run from the British Academy of New Music in London.
  • Develop and refine your musical repertoire.
  • Understand how to contextualise yourself and your music.
  • Learn how to exploit your material in today’s marketplace.
  • Gain valuable work-based learning experience in London, one of the world’s greatest music capitals.
  • Learn from professional musicians in a creative and empowering environment.
  • Learn how to network and make contacts.
  • Understand how to promote and market yourself.
  • Gain a recognised and relevant qualification developed by Access to Music in partnership with the University of Westminster.
  • Gain progression options onto Westminster’s Commercial Music degree.

 

Download full details below.

Applications must be made through UCAS.

If you require more information on this course either:

We also have a BANM HE Prospectus available on request.


 
     
 
 
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:
 
 

 

  • The foundation degree is a great way of preparing yourself for the music industry through its fabulous training and professional approach to all aspects of developing yourself as an artist.
  • A real hands-on experience that gives you the knowledge you need as a musician to go that step further.


 
     
 
 
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Applications must be made through UCAS.
You will needs to enter the following information:

  • Institution Code name: WEST
  • Institution Code: W50
  • Course Code: W311
  • Short Form of Course: FdA/PM

 

 
     
 
 
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