BA Music (Popular Music)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music (Popular Music) is an undergraduate degree centred on popular music practice, production and culture. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. Practical work culminates in a substantial final-year project. The course begins with foundational modules including Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Foundation in Data Analysis, Group Challenge (Humanities), and Academic Writing Skills. The first year focuses on core techniques through Creating Recorded Music, Creating Live Music, Core Music Techniques, and Applied Music Skills. The second year advances through Individual Creative Project, Collaborative Creative Project, Music and Its Objects, and Case Studies in Music 1, while offering optional modules such as Professional Music Skills and Music and Sound for Media. The final year concludes with Major Project (Music), Working in Music, Questioning Music, The Future of the Arts, and Professional Showcase.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should have an A level in Music or Music Technology at Grade C or above, or an equivalent Level 3 music qualification Your instrumental or vocal performance skills should be at a minimum of Grade 7 level. Musicians who can demonstrate performance at this level but who have not taken practical examinations are also encouraged to apply. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points including 5 at HL Music Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Music
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Academic Writing Skills
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Creating Recorded Music
- Creating Live Music
- Core Music Techniques
- Applied Music Skills
- Music, Criticism and Culture
- Music and its Histories
- Individual Creative Project
- Collaborative Creative Project
- Music and Its Objects
- Case Studies in Music 1
- Case Studies in Music 2
- Professional Music Skills
- Music and Sound for Media
- Major Project (Music)
- Working in Music
- Questioning Music
- The Future of the Arts
- Professional Showcase
- Industry Production
- Advanced Production Techniques
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music (Popular Music) at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music (Popular Music) at University of Hull?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music (Popular Music) at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Music (Popular Music) at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.