Popular Music Performance & Songwriting, BMus (Hons)

Our BMus in Popular Music Performance and Songwriting equips students with essential skills for a sustainable career in the evolving music industry. Through focused study in performance, technique, musicianship, theory, and technology, participants develop expertise in creating, interpreting, and performing music. Foundational knowledge is built in the first two years, allowing customization in year three via optional modules such as creative performance, global styles, recording, and teaching. Learning occurs in dynamic settings like live rooms and studios, fostering collaboration within a vibrant community, guided by industry-active lecturers.Graduates emerge employable, entrepreneurial, creative, and adaptable, ready for diverse roles. Core modules span years one to three, covering topics like digital music, songwriting, and professional portfolios. Assessment methods include practical exams, written coursework, and multimedia projects, often involving collaboration and electronic submissions to mirror real-world industry practices.

Students can expect to study the following core modules: YEAR 1: - The Creative Industries and you 1: Finding your path - Context and culture of the creative industries - Digital Music - Core instrument skills - Applied instrument skills - Songwriting techniques - Styles and genres - Creative technology YEAR 2: - The Creative Industries and you 2: Creative Collaboration) - Creativity, identity and agency - Interpretive instrument skills - Digital performance portfolio - Music creation with technology - Songwriting and arrangement YEAR 3 - The Creative Industries and you 3: Professional Portfolio - Final Project - Performance showcase - Showcase and showreel. Optional module/s can be selected in year 3, subject to availability and student demand. Please visit the course information page on the BIMM Music Institute website for a full break down.