BA (Hons)
Acting and Performance
- Undergraduate
- Music and performing arts
- Clearing open
Music and performing arts
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You’re passionate about a career in the performance industry.
That’s clear. And it’s more than a hobby. You want to make a living out of it. There are a wide range of career options in this sector - and our graduates prove it.
Are you an aspiring musician, performing artist, content creator or business executive looking for a sustainable career in the creative industries? We can help you to develop your skills, whether it’s performing, recording, broadcasting, managing or promoting in this ever-evolving sector.
Music and performing arts
- Our performance courses achieved positivity measures of 100% for academic support, 97% for teaching and 94% for learning resources (NSS 2025).
- Our music degrees achieved 91% positivity measure in the subject of music for learning resources (NSS 2025).
- We meet Spotlight and Equity guidelines for drama schools and university courses, so in your final year, you can join Spotlight as Graduate Member and gain full Equity membership - giving you a head start in your acting career.
- Showcase your talent in London at a professional event attended by casting directors and agents. As an Acting and Performance or Musical Theatre student, it’s a fantastic chance to get noticed before you graduate.
- Train in amazing spaces—from pro-level studios and rehearsal performance spaces to HD cameras, radio suites and theatre venues - all designed to help you create, perform and produce like a professional.
- Mix immersive sound using Dolby Atmos tech and get the chance to feature your work on Dolby’s website, thanks to our partnership with the Dolby Institute.
- Want to work behind the scenes at big summer festivals? Our in-house agency, Solent Productions, gives you hands-on experience with real events.
- You'll be taught by a team of professional producers, composers, musicians, sound engineers and DJs with extensive international experience.
- Get connected to Southampton’s buzzing music scene through our partnerships with top venues like The 1865, The Joiners and Heartbreakers, perfect spots to perform, network and grow.
- Our courses regularly host guest lectures, giving you direct access to industry insights. Recent speakers have included staff from TikTok, PRS for Music, Domino Records, and West End professionals like Earl Carpenter (Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera) and Will Holyhead (The King and I, Curtains).
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MA
Acting for Screen
- Postgraduate
- Music and performing arts
BA (Hons)
Digital Music
- Undergraduate
- Music and performing arts
- Clearing open
BA (Hons)
Event Management
- Undergraduate
- Business, marketing and finance
- Music and performing arts
Foundation year
Foundation Year in Popular Music
- Undergraduate
- Music and performing arts
- Clearing open
BA (Hons)
Music Business
- Undergraduate
- Music and performing arts
- Clearing open
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Industry links
Practical work experience is at the heart of our degrees, and you'll benefit from our strong community and industry links. Find out who you could be working with by visiting our course pages.
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“The lecturers and classmates motivated me to apply for a summer internship which later led to my current full-time job. ”
Learn in state-of-the art facilities
Take your skills to the next level with our industry-standard performing arts and music facilities.
Our performing arts spaces include versatile rehearsal rooms and a 64-seat flexi-form performance space, perfect for live shows. You'll also have access to HD cameras, radio suites, and multi-camera television studios to enhance your learning experience.
Our cutting-edge music facilities feature professional digital recording studios, audio production suites, and fully equipped rehearsal rooms with high-quality instruments. You'll work with advanced IT software suites to create, edit, and manage websites, music, magazines, podcasts, and videos.
Additionally, you'll have the chance to gain hands-on experience using Solent’s outside broadcasting equipment at live events, preparing you for real-world industry opportunities.
View facilityDigital music studio
Digital music studio
The studio contains state-of-the-art digital software and hardware for the creation of electronic dance music, allowing students to be creative and gain practical knowledge of the numerous pieces of hardware devices.
View facilityLibrary
Library
The Library building is open for Solent students and staff to access computers and study spaces, and for browsing the shelves and borrowing items.
View facilityMusic practice rooms
Music practice rooms
Rehearsal rooms for musicians to work on their material for gigs and assessments.
View facilityMusic studios 2-9 and workstations 4-6
Music studios 2-9 and workstations 4-6
All recording studios and workstations run industry-leading software, complemented by a live rooms with drum kit, guitar amp and keyboard.
View facilityThe Spark
The Spark
Solent's £33m Spark building combines interactive teaching spaces with lecture theatres and an atrium with social spaces. Central to The Spark building is the futuristic Pod, which has a full-size lecture theatre and open-topped breakout space.
Come to an open day
Our open days are the very best way to see what Solent can offer – a perfect opportunity to talk to our lecturers and meet current students, discover our facilities and explore our campus.
Music and performing arts news and events
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Music and performing artsCreative students thrive at Solent
The 2025 National Student Survey results have highlighted the positive experiences of students in the Department of Art and Music.
23 July 2025 - news
Music and performing artsVE Day celebrated with special performance
Students from Solent's Department of Art and Music showed off their talent at a recent event in the city.
14 May 2025 - news
Music and performing artsParallel Music Conference welcomes hundreds to Solent
Parallel has celebrated a successful second year after music professionals come together at Solent's city-centre campus.
10 March 2025 - blogs
Music and performing artsSouthampton Film Week recognises student talent at Solent
Two Music Business students took home a trophy at the 2024 Southampton Film Week.
30 January 2025
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