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BA (Hons) Popular Music

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

The BA Popular Music course combines songwriting, live performance, and creative production

Students refine their craft, artistic identity, and professional portfolio through practical workshops and live projects

The course includes branding, digital presence, audience engagement, and contemporary music industry context

Facilities

Students work in Metronome, NTU's professional music and live events venue

The course uses practical studio sessions, collaborative assignments, and one-to-one mentoring

Program info updated 4d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The BA Popular Music course combines songwriting, live performance, and creative production

Students refine their craft, artistic identity, and professional portfolio through practical workshops and live projects

The course includes branding, digital presence, audience engagement, and contemporary music industry context

Facilities

Students work in Metronome, NTU's professional music and live events venue

The course uses practical studio sessions, collaborative assignments, and one-to-one mentoring

Program Highlights

Training

The BA Popular Music course combines songwriting, live performance, and creative production

Students refine their craft, artistic identity, and professional portfolio through practical workshops and live projects

The course includes branding, digital presence, audience engagement, and contemporary music industry context

Facilities

Students work in Metronome, NTU's professional music and live events venue

The course uses practical studio sessions, collaborative assignments, and one-to-one mentoring

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Equal Consideration DeadlineJan 13, 2027

UCAS Late Application DeadlineJun 30, 2027

UCAS Final DeadlineSep 23, 2027

Dates And Deadlines For Uni Applications · ucas.com

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Application Guidance For Music Courses At Ntu · ntu.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

Video

Submit 2 contrasting performance videos on your main instrument or voice, each 1 minute 30 seconds to 3 minutes

Application Guidance For Music Courses At Ntu · ntu.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

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Application Logistics

UK students apply through UCAS

International students can apply through UCAS

International applicants applying only to NTU can apply directly through the NTU applicant portal

Eligibility

Standard UK offer: 112 UCAS tariff points from up to four qualifications

Contextual UK offer: 104 UCAS tariff points from up to four qualifications

International academic entry requirement: 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

NTU reviews 2 required performance video links as part of the application

Applicants may be invited to an online interview after video review to discuss interests, influences, ambitions, and music experience

Videos should show musical range, technical ability, and individual style

Recordings do not need to be professional, but should clearly show talent and style

Training

The BA Popular Music course combines songwriting, live performance, and creative production

Students refine their craft, artistic identity, and professional portfolio through practical workshops and live projects

The course includes branding, digital presence, audience engagement, and contemporary music industry context

Facilities

Students work in Metronome, NTU's professional music and live events venue

The course uses practical studio sessions, collaborative assignments, and one-to-one mentoring

Updated 4d ago