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BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) Full-time

Grasp new opportunities for creative music exploration and expression. Improve your performance and presentation. Increase the depth of your subject knowledge and application, as well as your critical analysis and research skills.

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UCAS codeW301
Duration1 year
Fee (UK)£9,790
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) course is designed for those who’ve completed a Higher National Diploma or foundation degree and want to achieve a full honours degree in music.

A key feature of the degree is the Creative Enterprise module. You’ll gain hands-on experience through:

  • Working on a live brief with external clients
  • Collaborating with other students in performance
  • Delivering professional-level work that reflects working practices in the industry.

The projects change every year and can include composing for film and live sound in professional venues. Or, you can explore teaching in community arts and education environment. There's even opportunities for events management and marketing.

We have strong links with arts organisations throughout the region, ensuring the course remains current, practical, and rich with opportunities for real-world projects and placements.

Graduating with this degree will prepare you for roles in music-related areas of the creative industries, participatory arts, and arts management. It also provides a solid foundation if you wish to pursue further training to become a music teacher.

This course is also available to study through our Global Partnerships.

Why Sunderland for Performance

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods encourage you to engage with theory and practice. Feedback on performance and projects is supported by lectures, seminars, and workshop discussions. Assessment methods include public performances, presentations, essays, and critical evaluations.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.