Music (Popular, Contemporary & Commercial)

Minimum of five GCSEs grade C (these should normally include Maths
and English Language). For applicants taking the reformed GCSE
qualifications, we will consider the new grade 4 as being equivalent to
a grade C.

Minimum of 96 UCAS points is normally required. This equates to:

• Three A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding
  General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted
• BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Merit
• BTEC Diploma – Distinction, Distinction

We accept all equivalent UK and overseas qualifications including
Advanced Diplomas, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, European, International and Welsh Baccalaureate, Abitur, Vitnemål and SAT/ACT.

At least one of your Level 3 qualifications as listed above should
normally be in Music and/or Music Technology. If you don’t have this
experience, please contact our Admissions team for guidance.
You should be able to demonstrate a good working understanding of
music theory, even as a singer-songwriter. If you are a UK applicant you
should attain a Grade 5 Music Theory qualification by the time you enrol
with us (you don’t need it at the time you apply). We test your music
theory skills at audition and if you score a high mark we may waive the
requirement for a formal Grade 5 Music Theory qualification. If you are
an overseas student you are also tested on your music theory ability at
your audition and, if needs be, are advised about the steps to take if you
need to improve.

Three A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding
General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted.

BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Merit