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Bachelor of Music - BMus
BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London)
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London) course at Nottingham Trent University.
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A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level or equivalent)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Music | C |
| Music Technology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W318
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London) course.
This degree is delivered at our London Campus in Whitechapel.
This course gives you the opportunity to develop the advanced skills, knowledge and technological understanding necessary to succeed as a professional musician in a music industry where creative technologies continue to transform the creation, production, performance and distribution of music.
Key features
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Specialist training for serious musicians: Specifically designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists, and keyboard players.
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Stand out with skills the industry wants: Develop the practical, hands-on skills that today’s music industry demands, with a specialist qualification designed to get you noticed.
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Start your creative journey in London: Study in the heart of East London, a vibrant hub for the UK’s music, media, and tech industries.
Employability
Your time at Nottingham School of Art & Design doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.
Typical job roles in industry might include:
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Professional musicians working in West End musical theatre
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touring with pop artists
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high level corporate functions
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musical director
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recording/studio musicians
Facilities
Whether you’re a songwriter, performer, producer or someone who wants to get into the live events industry, you’ll study and learn in the heart of a world-class venue – Metronome.
By day, it’s an incredible place to study music performance, live events and audio technology. By night, Metronome transforms into a live events venue, hosting sell-out music gigs, comedy nights, theatre productions, esports tournaments, spoken word – the list goes on!
For our students, we can offer unrivalled facilities which include:
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450-capacity live music venue
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10 rehearsal spaces
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4 recording studios
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Mastering, Atmos and post-production studio
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Live events production workspace.
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Music - BMus
Department
School of Art and Design
Location
NTU London Campus | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Popular music performance
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £18,700 per year |
| International | £18,700 per year |
The modules you will study
Year One Principal Instrument 1 Live Performance Instrumental Performance and Repertoire 1 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Skills
Year Two Principal Instrument 2 Public Performance Instrumental Performance and Repertoire 2 The Music Industry in Numbers
Year Three Principal Instrument 3 Professional Performance Instrumental Performance and Repertoire 3 Professional Identity
Nottingham Trent University student reviews
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1st year
Media production
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So far it's been a great social experience and I've met so many amazing people. Advice: put yourself out there constantly and never be afraid to say hello to new people!!!
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
There are so many societies to join and activities to participate in. NTSU run and promote lots of events throughout the academic year.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
There is a nice student atmosphere on campus during the day time. There are a range of evening activities in the evening too, the nightlife is very active here too.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
I am satisfied with the financial impact at Nottingham. The support available at the university has also been very helpful.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
I felt very supported here. There is a range of support available like wellbeing and employability that has been useful.
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Sociology
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Lots of places to study around campus.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
84%
high
Organisation and management
84%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£23.5k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to BMus Popular Music Performance (NTU London).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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