BMus Music Education
Entry requirements
SQA Highers Applicants who achieve BBBB in four distinct disciplines are encouraged to apply. We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Higher Music is preferred. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Higher English is required at Grade C or above. National 5 in Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics is required at Grade C or above. Applicants must also meet the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) requirements before entry to the fourth year their degree. Candidates are required to demonstrate a strong interest in the study of music and secondary music teaching as a profession. Entry to the programme will be assessed on the strength of the candidate’s academic record, performance skills and personal statement. Candidates are required to have a competence on an instrument or voice as well as basic piano skills. Graded qualifications on instrument or voice are welcome but are not essential. Candidates will be invited to interview. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. A LEVELS Three A Levels at BBC. A Level Music is preferred. GCSE Mathematics is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature are required at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants must also meet the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) requirements before entry to the fourth year their degree. Candidates are required to demonstrate a strong interest in the study of music and secondary music teaching as a profession. Entry to the programme will be assessed on the strength of the candidate’s academic record, performance skills and personal statement. Candidates are required to have a competence on an instrument or voice as well as basic piano skills. Graded qualifications on instrument or voice are welcome but are not essential. Candidates will be invited to interview. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at H3. Music at Higher preferred. O4 Mathematics and H3 English are required. Applicants must also meet the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) requirements before entry to the fourth year their degree. Candidates are required to demonstrate a strong interest in the study of music and secondary music teaching as a profession. Entry to the programme will be assessed on the strength of the candidate’s academic record, performance skills and personal statement. Candidates are required to have a competence on an instrument or voice as well as basic piano skills. Graded qualifications on instrument or voice are welcome but are not essential. Candidates will be invited to interview. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points at 5, 5, 5. Music at HL5 or above is preferred. SL in Mathematics or Mathematics Studies at 4 or above and HL in English at 5 or above are also required. Applicants must also meet the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) requirements before entry to the fourth year their degree. Candidates are required to demonstrate a strong interest in the study of music and secondary music teaching as a profession. Entry to the programme will be assessed on the strength of the candidate’s academic record, performance skills and personal statement. Candidates are required to have a competence on an instrument or voice as well as basic piano skills. Graded qualifications on instrument or voice are welcome but are not essential. Candidates will be invited to interview. A Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland will be conducted by the University. This is required of all applicants who firmly accept an unconditional offer of admission (so their status is UF), even those who have been checked previously.
About this course
BMus in Education, focusing on music pedagogy and practice over four years. Core topics include Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme combines general music study with specialisation options in teaching and includes school placements in the final year.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Digital Musicianship: Music Making in the Digital Age
- Introduction to Music Theory and Harmony
- Performing and Composing 1
- Performing and Composing 2
- Writing About Music
- Analysing Music
- Introduction to Ethnomusicology
- Global Music History
- Scottish Folklore and Oral Traditions
- School Experience 1 and 2
- Learning and Teaching in Schools: Developing Professional Practice 1&2