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University degree
Professional Music
Dbs Music Holdings Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The BA (Hons) Professional Music (Performance) degree at WaterBear is structured to give you the perfect blend of artistic freedom and technical discipline, alongside practical strategies to forge your own career. You can bring your own music projects and activity into the course, which is underpinned by a strategic, proactive approach to building your network and opportunities. This course aims to motivate you to deliver high-quality music and great live music performance.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts4%
64-79 pts11%
80-95 pts9%
96-111 pts12%
112-127 pts18%
128-143 pts11%
144-159 pts12%
160-175 pts19%
176-191 pts1%
How they qualified
93% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels93%
no formal qualifications4%
an Access course1%
another degree1%
other higher education1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,500
3 years on
£23,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support80%
Well organised84%
Learning resources80%
Student community81%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport links make it e…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport links make it easy to …
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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