Songwriting and Vocal Performance - London BMus (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W321

Campuses

London Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,250 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Songwriting and Vocal Performance - London BMus (Hons)

About

Introduction:

This course will be available for applications via UCAS in January. Please visit us at our next open day to find out more or you can get in touch with us via our Ask NTU form.

This degree is delivered at our London Campus in Whitechapel.

This course gives you the opportunity to develop the advanced creative skills, knowledge and technological understanding necessary to succeed as a professional songwriter and vocal artist in a music industry where creative technologies continue to transform the creation, production, performance and distribution of music.

Successful songwriters and artists have routines to help make them prolific. They have a broad skillset including vocal performance technique and the technological know how to be self-reliant, so they write and record their songs before they go to market.

Professional songwriters write all the time, not just when the mood takes them. They hear toplines and can craft interesting lyrics that paint pictures in the mind of the listener. They write songs that cross and blend genres, straddle the experimental and the commercial, whatever the brief requires. They write with others, sparking creativity from their ideas and input; collaboration is always key.

As a music student you will work together with student vocalists, songwriters, sound engineers, producers and music business and events students to create, perform, record, market and release music in a way that mirrors today’s music industry
Our partnerships with the UK music industry give you access to live briefs, work experience, networking events, industry-based mentors and regular guests from the music business
Study in the heart of creative east London, a hub for the UK creative industries
Students on all courses across music, content and events work together to perform in an annual large scale, content rich, immersive festival of music for the public with external acts as headliners

Requirements

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

Additional entry criteria:

A related music qualification such as BTEC Music Performance or similar (eg RSL or A Level Music); and
A Grade 5 (ABRSM, RSL, Trinity or equivalent) in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano / Keyboards or singing

We very much welcome self-taught applicants who do not have the formal entry requirements, but we need to know you're at the right level to support your ambition. If that’s you, we’ll request a video of you playing 2 songs from start to finish in contrasting styles. This can be performing along to a backing track, or solo. Once we get that, and we make sure this is the perfect fit for you, we'll send you an offer!

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Your time at Nottingham School of Art & Design doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career. Browse our postgraduate degrees.

Typical job roles in industry might include:

Singer songwriter/artist
Vocalist performer
Session singer
Backing vocals
Vocal coach
Songwriting collaborator
Top line writer
Screen/TV/film/media composer

YouFirst – working with our Employability Team

Studying a degree at a popular university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.

Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.