The BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Production with foundation year at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to a dynamic career in the music industry. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about creating, performing, and producing music and want to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry's creative and technical demands. You will explore essential areas such as digital music production, musicianship, and the music industries, building a strong foundation in both practical skills and critical thinking. This undergraduate degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and abilities needed to thrive in today's evolving music landscape.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, including a foundational year designed to prepare you for higher education study. Throughout your course, you will engage in practical learning, including studio recording, performance techniques, and creative music production, often working with industry-standard facilities. You will develop crucial transferable skills in research, IT, and project management, culminating in a major project or dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready to pursue diverse career paths in music performance, production, artist development, and beyond.