The BA (Hons) Music Performance with Foundation Year at the University of Derby offers a comprehensive pathway for aspiring musicians seeking to deepen their understanding and practice within the creative industries. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about performance, composition, and music technology, providing a solid grounding in the history and theory of creative practice alongside essential creative arts skills. You will explore innovative approaches to music, preparing you to engage with and contribute to the evolving landscape of music institutions and industries, fostering both technical proficiency and critical artistic insight.
This full-time, on-campus programme, extending over four years, includes a foundational year designed to build your academic and creative confidence. You will engage with core modules in performance, recording, composition, and production, culminating in a significant creative project and research project in your final year. Through hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship, you will develop a professional portfolio and gain the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to pursue diverse career opportunities within the music and creative technology sectors.