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Popular Music FdA
The Popular Music Foundation Degree course provides the training and skills necessary for a wide range of careers within the music industry.
You will develop understanding of the commercial music sector,
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
What you won’t need to do
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Popular Music FdA
Year 1
Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Music at Birmingham City University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Popular Music FdA at Birmingham City University
A Level: 48 UCAS tariff points / DD (or equivalent).
AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels.
A maximum of three subjects will be considered.
UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Music at Birmingham City University
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Asked for:
48 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
overall with no less than 5.5 in any level
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How good is this course?
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8th February 24
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ive loved it no complaints, teachers have a good understanding of support I may need read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Music at Birmingham City University
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23rd May 23
Popular Music, BA Hons FullTime
Helpful and resourceful staff. The faculty good and friendly read more
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8th March 23
Music Business, BA Hons FullTime
Love love love this course. Tutors are great, def preparing for professional world read more
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member1379658
26th February 23
Popular Music, BA Hons FullTime
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member474960
15th January 23
Popular Music, BA Hons FullTime
Great course with knowledgable teachers. Birmingham has a great music scene and is a cool place to study and perform. read more
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