FAQs

The MA minimum entry requirement is an honours degree, or if you don’t have an honours degree qualification, you can still meet the minimum entry requirements via the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) process. For more information, or to book your 1-to-1 applicant session with one of the WaterBear team, call us on 01273 726230 or email us at [email protected]. 

Onsite 1-yr full-time master’s courses feature weekly timetabled classes and activity, all backed up by a virtual learning environment rich with content and information. 

Fully online master’s courses including 1-yr full time and 2-yr part-time feature weekly webinars and remote tutorial support, with activities happening in the college streamed and available to access online at a time that suits you. 

BA (Hons) course entry requirements are A levels (or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/RSL/Cambridge Technical) equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points (BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at DMM, RSL Extended Diploma at Merit / Distinction). 

 Note these are guidelines only; anyone not meeting the stated requirements may still be eligible for a place and should book a consultation to discuss individual circumstances.  

Clearing is part of the undergraduate application cycle for universities. It’s an opportunity for you to apply for undergraduate courses that still have places available from July. It’s also a way for anyone who hasn’t applied to study at university by 30th June 2026 to make their application. So, if you haven’t applied to study at WaterBear by this date, you will need to go through Clearing. For further information please visit out UCAS Clearing page. 

Any questions? Call us on +44 (0)1273 726230 or email [email protected]. 

If you have changed your mind about your current course/university and considering transferring your music degree to WaterBear for level 5 or 6 entry it may be possible. Please see further details here. 

BA (Hons) Courses
Our BA (Hons) courses have three options available: 

• 3-yr on-site option 

• 4-yr Integrated Foundation Year on-site option 

• 2-yr accelerated online option 

Master’s Courses 

• The MA Music Business course runs as a 1-yr full time on-site option starting in September, and a 2-yr part time online option starting in January. 

• The MA Music Performance, Production & Business course runs as a 1-yr full time on-site option, starting in September. 

• The MA Songwriting course runs as a 1-yr full time on-site option, and a 1-yr full time online option, both starting in September. 

• The MA Music Education course runs as a 1-yr full time on-site option, and a 1-yr full time online option, both starting in September. 

 Our courses are delivered on-site and online. 

• Onsite courses (3-yr BA, 4-yr BA with IFY, and 1-yr full-time master’s) feature weekly timetabled classes and activity, all backed up by a virtual learning environment rich with content and information. 
• Fully online courses (2-yr BA, and 1-yr full time and 2-yr part-time master’s) feature weekly webinars and remote tutorial support, with activities happening in the college streamed and available to access online at a time that suits you.