Cambridge,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Music Performance (with Foundation Year) in Cambridge United Kingdom | Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
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Cambridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,900
(c. USD21,293.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BA (Hons) Music Performance program will push your creative boundaries. You'll develop skills to critically assess traditional performance methods, songwriting approaches, and compositional techniques before forging your unique artistic path to craft original performances or reinterpret existing works.
Throughout the program, you'll engage with progressively sophisticated performance situations, applying these insights to enhance your live performances. In your second year, regular performance workshops will refine your stage presence across various musical styles, while analytical sessions will deepen your understanding of genre-specific vocal and instrumental methods.
As an ARU Music Performance student, you'll build an extensive creative portfolio while mastering contemporary skills essential for today's collaborative arts sector. Whether your aspirations involve performing original material, composing for visual media, or ensemble playing, this Cambridge-based program helps you evolve as an adaptable artist in your chosen genre while encouraging exploration of new musical forms. Discover what sets our program apart through our introductory video.
Several modules are shared with our other music programs, fostering valuable collaborations with peers and cultivating professional competencies like teamwork and organizational skills. You'll also have chances to partner with film and game design students, producing audio for their creative projects.
During your second year, you'll expand your industry knowledge through a tailored work placement in your area of interest. This practical experience will help you assess and strengthen your transferable skills and career readiness.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Tuition
GBP
15,900