BMus Jazz
Entry requirements
32 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Applicants will also need to complete an audition for this course; see audition arrangements below. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 32 UCAS Tariff points / EE (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of three subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 32 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (E or above on the core) All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 32 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 32 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
About this course
BMus (Hons) in Music, specialising in jazz performance. Core topics include Communication & Writing and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is delivered over four years with individual specialist tuition throughout, and students have access to the Eastside Jazz Club in Birmingham as well as performance opportunities through a partnership with Cheltenham Jazz Festival. A Live Project module in the final year involves working to an external professional brief.
Modules
- Praxis 1
- Listening and Context 1
- Professional Portfolio 1: Community Engagement
- Praxis 2
- Listening and Context 2
- Professional Portfolio 2: Pedagogy and practice
- Music Production
- Music Promotion
- Live Project
- Work Placement