Music (Song Writing & Performance)
Entry requirements
A level
Three A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Merit
UCAS Tariff
Minimum of five GCSEs grade C (these should normally include Maths and English Language). For applicants taking the reformed GCSE qualifications, we will consider the new grade 4 as being equivalent to a grade C. Minimum of 96 UCAS points is normally required. This equates to: * Three A-Levels at grade C. All A-Level subjects accepted excluding General Studies. Points from AS and Key Skills are not counted * BTEC Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Merit * BTEC Diploma – Distinction, Distinction We accept all equivalent UK and overseas qualifications including Advanced Diplomas, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, European, International and Welsh Baccalaureate, Abitur, Vitnemål and SAT/ACT. At least one of your Level 3 qualifications as listed above should normally be in Music and/or Music Technology. If you don’t have this experience, please contact our Admissions team for guidance. You should be able to demonstrate a good working understanding of music theory, even as a singer-songwriter. If you are a UK applicant you should attain a Grade 5 Music Theory qualification by the time you enrol with us (you don’t need it at the time you apply). We test your music theory skills at audition and if you score a high mark we may waive the requirement for a formal Grade 5 Music Theory qualification. If you are an overseas student you are also tested on your music theory ability at your audition and, if needs be, are advised about the steps to take if you need to improve.
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About this course
This pathway of our practice-based, industry-focused course equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a sustained career as a songwriter or performer, or a combination or both.
Through continuous support and feedback from professionally experienced tutors you develop your skills across performance, songwriting and production of song demos along with essential business knowledge and practical experience. Underpinned by a thorough understanding of music theory; you leave as a highly skilled and educated songwriter and performer able to make decisions to take control of your career.
Number of places available each year: 20
Modules
/ YEAR ONE:
Instrumental/Vocal Technique 1 /
Songwriting Techniques 1 /
Music Skills 1 /
Music Professional & Creative Practice 1 /
Popular Music Studies 1 /
// YEAR TWO:
Instrumental/Vocal Technique 2 /
Songwriting Techniques 2 /
Music Skills 2 /
Music Professional & Creative Practice 2 /
Popular Music Studies 2 /
/// YEAR THREE:
The Music Professional /
Popular Music Research /
The Solos Performer /
The Songwriter
Assessment methods
Most modules are assessed by practical portfolio submissions of songs, compositions, demos and performances. You also produce a final research paper relevant to your interests and career.
Practical/written work ratio
80% practical work / 20% written assignments
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Performing Arts
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