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Music (Performance)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
The University of Hull
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Course summary

Let your creativity flow and develop your own talent through live performances, studio recordings, concerts and gigs in the region.

Through practical projects and lectures in industry-standard facilities, you’ll explore and challenge the value, status and significance of music in our society in this music performance degree. Your practical work will culminate in a large-scale project to create a stepping stone for your future career.

We’ve strong partnerships with Opera North and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). RPO hold masterclasses, offer one-to-one tuition, ensemble coaching and provide work experience opportunities.

This course is a variant of the BA Music programme. You’ll share the same modules as other BA Music students, but your assessments and specialist cluster groups will focus on performance.

Why study at Hull?

  • Tap into our industry connections: We work closely with Opera North and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, giving our music graduates valuable industry connections and experience.

  • 100% employability: A perfect 100% of our students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.¹

  • Industry-standard facilities: Get exclusive access to our 400-seat concert venue, professional recording studios, ambisonic studios, and rehearsal spaces.

Where could this take me?

We’ve had graduates pursue careers as performers, conductors, orchestral players and managers. Some have set up record labels – even before they graduate.

You’ll finish your degree with a professional portfolio for your CV, and have access to our network of professional partners. The transferable skills you’ll learn in this music performance degree can help you pursue a career in producing, audio engineering, music therapy, teaching and journalism.

¹ (Music) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

Modules

**Core modules include: **  
  
Creating Recorded Music
Creating Live Music
Core Music Techniques
Applied Music Skills
Music, Criticism and Culture
Music and its Histories 
Questioning Music
The Future of the Arts
 
Optional modules include:

Professional Music Skills
Music & Sound for Media

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • The University of Hull

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W303
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Hull has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W303
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 points

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from
A levels
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

A level
C

Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at Grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Music

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points

Including grade 5 in Higher Level Music

T Level

Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Music/Music Technology at grade C

Applicants should be at a minimum of Grade 7 standard in their instrumental or vocal studies. Musicians who can demonstrate performance at this level but who have not taken practical examinations are also encouraged to apply

Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We’re helping more people to find their extraordinary.

Students often face barriers that make it more difficult for them to access higher education. That’s why we’ve introduced our contextual offers. By providing offers that take your background and experiences into account, we are helping to break down those barriers for all aspiring university students.

Learn more on the University of Hull website

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