Learn to analyse and deconstruct different styles of performance, songwriting and composition while developing your own musical and performance identity.
Whether your dream is to write and release original music, perform live, compose for films or video games, collaborate in bands or orchestras, or become a music therapist, you’ll develop the skills and industry knowledge to make it happen.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Cambridge Campus
East Road,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB1 1PT, Central England, United Kingdom
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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