Find and develop your own individual route into the music sector with our Popular Music BA (Hons) course at the University of Northampton. This course is perfect if you’re a creative singer/ vocalist, bassist, drummer, guitarist, keyboardist or singer-songwriter looking to develop your technical, performance, musicianship and technology skills to a professional level.
You’ll learn the creative, music technology and study skills necessary to support you in your mission to be music Pro. In addition, we provide students the skills for wider employment, including in the teaching profession and further study should this be something you wish to pursue.
This course is Industry Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies. Accreditation of a course by relevant industry bodies provides assurance to students and employers of its potential and value.
The performing arts industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, shaped by global shifts in technology, audience engagement, and industry demands. The rise of digital streaming platforms, the impact of the pandemic on live performance, and the increasing importance of screen acting, and self-produced content have transformed the landscape for emerging actors.
Our new BA Acting for Stage and Screen has been designed to reflect these changes, offering a dynamic and contemporary training experience that prepares students for careers across theatre, television, film, and digital media. This course builds on the foundations of traditional actor training while embracing the latest industry trends, including screen performance techniques, motion capture, voice work, and self-taping for auditions.
Rooted in professional practice, this course draws on our strong industry connections to deliver a curriculum that is rigorous, practical, and intellectually stimulating. Students will develop a deep understanding of performance craft, storytelling, and industry professionalism while exploring their creative identity as actors.
With a strong emphasis on employability, professional development, and sustainability in the arts, our BA Acting for Stage and Screen equips graduates with the skills, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in an ever-changing entertainment industry. Whether their passion lies in live performance, screen acting, or new digital platforms, this course empowers students to harness their talents and build flourishing careers in the performing arts industry.
Our Musical Theatre degree is a two-year intensive programme that provides practical training in the essential triple-threat disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing. This course is designed to offer an industry-relevant and focused study experience, ensuring you gain the skills needed for a successful career in the musical theatre industry.
You will receive professional training from experienced industry professionals who are dedicated to developing you into a creative, independent, thinking artist. Our course aims to make you relevant to the demands of the industry today. Throughout your studies, you will gain a thorough and practical understanding of how the musical theatre industry operates. This comprehensive training ensures that you develop transferable skills that enhance your employability potential across various fields.
The course covers a wide range of topics including audition techniques, stage presence, choreography, and voice training. You will also delve into character development, scene study, and musical theatre history. The training is designed to provide you with production skills and showcase opportunities that are critical for industry networking.
Throughout the programme, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration and the creative process. You will work closely with your peers and instructors in a supportive environment, fostering your ability to work effectively in professional settings. The course also includes training in technical theatre, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of theatre performance and professional stagecraft.
Graduates of this programme will leave with a robust set of performance techniques, acting techniques, and artistic development skills. They will be well-prepared to pursue careers in the musical theatre industry, backed by strong industry connections and comprehensive career preparation. With opportunities for creative performance and the development of dance techniques and singing techniques, our graduates are equipped to excel in various performance opportunities on stage and screen.
Location: Cardiff
Our Events and International Festivals Management degree offers a mix of academic learning and practical experience to help you develop your skills and prepare for a career in events.
This programme provides opportunities to build your knowledge and improve your professional talents. You will learn about Festivals, Sports Events, Meetings, Conferences, and Weddings. Our course aims to enhance your managerial understanding and help you work creatively and innovatively.
You will cover wide-ranging topics including the impacts of Events and Festivals and their legacies. You will also learn about stakeholder engagement, event operations, legacy planning, scoping, funding, and marketing. This will equip you to manage events effectively and understand the global events industry, its strategies, and destinations. You will also study issues related to sustainability.
Our course is 100% coursework, with no exams. This includes innovative industry assessments and events-based assessments. This approach ensures you gain direct experience in areas like event staging and production, event marketing and promotion, project management, safety and licensing, and strategic management.
By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared for a career in Event Management. You will also understand event finances and be ready to make a difference in local economies and community events. The skills and knowledge you gain will help you succeed in managing various types of events.
This degree is perfect for those passionate about events and looking to build a career in this exciting field.
Location: Cardiff
The expansion of new media technologies and sophisticated customer profiling – covering everything from media consumption to recreational preferences – have increased the choice and importance of creative decisions in marketing strategy. Developed with input from current ‘marcomms’ practitioners, our professionally-focused degree will equip you with the creative and specialist knowledge, skills and capabilities to select the right media channels and craft the most effective messages.
Designed to create work-ready graduates who meet the needs of industry, this course will prepare you for a career in a broad range of marketing disciplines, combining branding, marketing communications, data and analytics, consumer decision-making and media planning fro both traditional and digital channels. With work-based learning embedded in the course, you’ll graduate work ready with the skills, knowledge and expertise required to move confidently into the world of marketing communications.
Our Digital Media and Communication BA is ideal for those who are interested in internet cultures, data and society and media and communication research. The course has been designed to prepare you for the fast-changing media and communication industries and digital media roles of the future. You’ll become a highly skilled media professional who can create and share messages professionally across any digital platform, to truly connect with an audience. You’ll also be prepared for further postgraduate study.
During your first year, you’ll study alongside students on the other Digital Media BA pathways.
At the end of your first year, you’ll have the choice to continue with Digital Media and Communication or change your specialism to one of our other Digital Media pathways in Media Production, Journalism or PR and Advertising. Each pathway will give you a distinctive preparation in one of the most important fields of digital media.
These pathways, along with a variety of optional modules, provide you with the opportunity to customise your degree and expertise according to your interests and career objectives.
Your final degree award will reflect this specialism, e.g. Digital Media and Communication BA (Hons).
Does professional studio recording and sound design thrill you? Are you seeking to push audio boundaries, discover emerging musical trends or forge new collaborations with musicians and creative artists?
You can achieve all this and more on our Music and Sound Production programme, which is designed to provide you with an in-depth exploration of music and sound’s role in the convergent media industries of today enabling you to become the professional you want to be.
“Just Do it”, “Have a break, have a….”, “I’m lovin’ it”, “Because I’m worth it”, “Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s…”.
These powerful marketing campaigns are imprinted into today’s consumer psyche. So how do you make a product or service stand out in a global economy where consumers have more choice than ever?
Over the duration of your degree you will complete a carefully structured suite of modules that will arm you with highly sought after skills and knowledge to increase your employability within the dynamic and vibrant marketing industry.
“Just Do it”, “Have a break, have a….”, “I’m lovin’ it”, “Because I’m worth it”, “Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s…”.
These powerful marketing campaigns are imprinted into today’s consumer psyche. So how do you make a product or service stand out in a global economy where consumers have more choice than ever?
Whether you want to create the next gaming sensation, design innovative advertising campaigns, or craft immersive virtual reality experiences, this degree is your gateway to exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving digital design industry.
The course spans three enriching years and revolves around our well-equipped Digital Design Studio. Immerse yourself in an educational journey that bridges the gap between academia and the professional world. Our curriculum meticulously mirrors industry practices, ensuring you're at the helm of real-world design projects from day one, fostering hands-on, practical experience that bolsters your employability. With our cutting-edge technology resources, mixed and virtual reality headsets, 3D prototyping facilities, and our fully equipped Digital Design Lab, you'll propel your skills into the future.
