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What You Will Study

Mandatory Units:

  • Creative Research Project
  • Advanced Music Production

Specialist Units:

  • Composing to a Brief
  • Mixing and Mastering
  • Advanced Sound Design for Interactive Media
  • Advanced Composing Using Technology
  • Experimental Composition
  • Attendance Expectations

    3 days per week.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be assessed via centre-devised and Pearson-set assignments throughout the course.

    Assessment methods are assignment based and may include practical projects including presentations, group activities, written reports, or research projects.

  • Entry Requirements

    Minimum 64 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.

    Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course.

    All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.

  • Fee Information

    £7,400

  • Further Study

    This course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree such as our BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Top-Up) course to obtain a full honours degree.

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The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

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The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival