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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
With a BA in Popular Music from CCCU, you鈥檒l develop strong skills in performance, instrumental technique, song writing, and composition, as well as having the opportunity to perform, record, produce, and compose your own music.What鈥檚 more, you鈥檒l learn in our purpose-built creative arts building, Daphne Oram, that houses the latest recording facilities, including professional-grade rehearsal, recording, and performance spaces.Not only will you gain expertise in your chosen area of popular music, but you鈥檒l have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other courses in the School of Creative Arts and Industries, which will introduce you to working with other professions in the field.You'll also network with other musicians and professionals in the music industry.
Top reasons to study with us- You鈥檒l learn in our purpose-built creative arts building, Daphne Oram, which provides the latest facilities, including professional-grade rehearsal, recording, and performance spaces.- From our Canterbury Campus you鈥檒l have access to the vibrant live music scenes in Canterbury, Margate, and Ramsgate, home to a variety of venues and international music festivals.- Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of teaching in the subject area of Music. Complete University 51视频 Subject League Table 2025- You鈥檒l be supported by tutors who are highly skilled musicians with international experience and whose teaching is informed by their work as active performers, producers and composers.- A year-round programme of events will offer you the opportunity to showcase your talents in a variety of venues, including Canterbury Cathedral.- You鈥檒l have one-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons with specialist tutors
Specialist facilities- St Gregory鈥檚, a historic church that has been converted into a beautiful music venue which seats 150 and has been designed to enhance the experience of the audience and performer.- Music studios, in our dedicated creative arts building, are kitted out with in-house instruments and state-of-the-art control rooms sporting both digital sound and video editing software.- Performance areas for large and small gigs, and stunning venues, including Canterbury Cathedral.
LocationThis course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You鈥檒l benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University League Table
109th
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Campus address
Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU, England
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Subject ranking
58th out of 80 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 213107 50%73rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%51st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%15th
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