Course Summary
Qualification: Bachelor of Music
Course code: MU
Credits : 120
How long does it take?
Part time – 5-10 years
Full time – 4 years
Time limit – 10 years
The Bachelor of Music(BMus) undergraduate degree programme is a first undergraduate degree for students interested in exploring music via traditional techniques. Students will be able to develop their interests alongside the traditional building blocks of Western Music.
Key features of the course
- Study a wide range of musical history and skills
- Extend your skills in analysis, composition and contextual study to graduate standard
- Explore individual interests under specialist supervision
- Relevant to a wide range of careers including music performance, teaching, composition, community music leadership, and musicologist as well as further study of Music.
As an American-validated degree at undergraduate level, this award prepares you to study further and would normally lead to a place on either a taught Master of Music degree or a research degree such as the Master of Philosophy.
Please note that by the nature of this being a non-UK degree you should ensure it is suitable for your needs. If in doubt please contact us to discuss.
Entry requirements
Students for this qualification should hold UK A-Level music, Grade 5 Theory of Music or an equivalent international award. For those with specific diploma level awards in music or considerable experience credit may be available reducing study length.
Students at should have a knowledge of musical theory equivalent to UK A-Level or Grade 8 practical before commencing study alongside the required pre-requisite qualifications. Students would also usually be expected to be of post compulsory education age in order to undertake this degree..
How much time do I need?
- Most of our students study part time, completing 30 credits a year.
- This will usually mean studying for 6-12 hours a week.