Music Performance Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Course Overview - Music Performance Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Join our FdA Music Performance course in Nottingham and develop your skills as a performer, songwriter and musician.
You’ll focus on building technical ability on your instrument or voice through performance, recording, production and songwriting. You’ll also explore how the music industry operates, including business models, careers and professional practice.
The course is delivered through practical workshops, rehearsals and projects, giving you experience of real performance and production environments. You’ll build a portfolio of work and develop your identity ...
Join our FdA Music Performance course in Nottingham and develop your skills as a performer, songwriter and musician.
You’ll focus on building technical ability on your instrument or voice through performance, recording, production and songwriting. You’ll also explore how the music industry operates, including business models, careers and professional practice.
The course is delivered through practical workshops, rehearsals and projects, giving you experience of real performance and production environments. You’ll build a portfolio of work and develop your identity as an artist.
Key features:
* Regular performance, rehearsal and recording opportunities
* Access to professional studios and live music environments
* Industry-focused projects and live briefs
* Progression to BA (Hons) Popular Music (Year 3)
You’ll study at Metronome, a commercial live venue in Nottingham, with access to rehearsal rooms, recording studios and a 400-capacity performance space. This gives you direct experience of live music, production and events.
You’ll graduate prepared to progress to a full degree or pursue opportunities in performance, songwriting, production and the wider music industry.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
City Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A38-E66
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
56 - 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
56.0
64.0
56 - 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Maths grade C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
56 - 64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
56 - 64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
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