The Popular Music Performance and Songwriting BA (Hons) at Coventry University is designed for aspiring musicians and songwriters ready to engage with the dynamic twenty-first-century music industry. You will develop into a versatile, adaptable, and critically astute artist, mastering contemporary technologies for music creation, production, and dissemination. This practice-based degree is ideal if you are passionate about performance and songwriting, seeking to understand the professional landscape and build a sustainable career. You will gain hands-on experience in a vibrant environment, preparing you for diverse roles within the global music marketplace.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, immersing you in practical skills alongside essential theoretical knowledge. You will explore music production, studio techniques, live performance, and songwriting through modules like 'Music, Culture, and Context' and 'Creative Collaboration'. Your learning experience includes utilising state-of-the-art facilities, engaging with industry masterclasses, and developing a professional online presence. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the confidence to pursue careers as a performer, songwriter, producer, or entrepreneur in the music sector.