Falmouth University
Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business
Penryn, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W326
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
WaterBear, Sheffield
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W326
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Course Overview
Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business at Falmouth University in Penryn, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
8,185
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
4.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
66.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Music Performance, Production, Songwriting & Business
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Music Industry
- Digital Production
- Events management
- Live event design
- Live event production
- Creative studies
- Music
- Popular music
- Music management
- Musical analysis
- Electronic music
- Musicianship
- Music appreciation
- Music history
- Arts
- Creative arts
- Audio engineering
- Audio production
- Music composition
- Music performance
- Music Production
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Musical instrument technology
- Singing
- Sound engineering
- Voice studies
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
8,185
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Creative arts scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
66%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
Average first-year salary