Bachelor of Arts - BA - Hons in Popular Music Performance University of Chester, UK

The BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance program at the University of Chester is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in music. It aims to develop technical, performance, and entrepreneurial skills. Students have the opportunity to study in a stimulating environment with seasoned industry professionals. The curriculum covers various aspects of music performance, ranging from musicianship and songwriting to the business side of music. The program encourages students to establish their musical identity and style, and engage with the wider musical community. End-of-year performances and regular music events provide a practical, hands-on approach and the chance for students to showcase their work. The skills developed over the course of the program prepare students for wide-ranging careers, including performing, teaching, music management, and songwriting.

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research. The university is a member of AACSB, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association and Universities UK. It holds the Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).The University of Chester is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London predating it.