Music BMus(Hons)

Facts about Music

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BMus(Hons)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code W300) 6 years part-time: apply direct to the University
Modules	Module Listing

About this course

Why choose this course?

This course provides a thorough training in practical, theoretical and academic areas of music while enabling you to develop specialist skills in a range of topics. We have particular strengths in composition and performance, and aim to teach as much as possible through practical workshops and hands-on experience. No restrictions on genre exist.

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What will you study?

In Year 1 you will learn key musical and study skills while developing your specialist composition and/ or performance work. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in producing music in a variety of contexts and styles. You will also have access to solo performance modules in which you will receive individual tuition.

In Year 2 you will continue to develop your creative skills in composition and/or performance alongside a historical and analytical exploration of music. You will also learn key research skills as well as practical skills in putting on events.

The key module in Year 3 is the Individual Project, which enables you to undertake your choice of special study supported by personal tutorials or individual instrumental lessons. You will also attend research seminars given by visiting speakers, and choose modules from a range of topics to further develop your musical interests.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.