BMus Music Performance
Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications alongside evidence of prior Music or Music Technology experience (which could be offered either through formal qualifications or a portfolio of creative work). Merit at T Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Practical and theory music grades 6-8 will be accepted in the total points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
About this course
BMus (Hons) in Music. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students receive one-to-one instrumental or vocal tuition throughout the degree, with ensemble performance options including orchestra, big band, choirs, and jazz and pop groups. An optional placement year provides up to 48 weeks of graduate-level work experience, and a self-devised Independent Project is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Specialist Performance
- Performance Skills 1
- Music, Culture and Society
- Understanding Music
- Technology for Musicians
- Composition 1
- Inside the Music Business
- Performance Skills 2
- Solo Performance
- Solo Performance (Extended)
- Projects in Musical Cultures
- Performance Skills 2 (extended)
- Music Industry and Professional Skills
- Independent Project
- Performance Skills 3
- Performance Skills 3 (Extended)
- Advanced Solo Performance
- Advanced Solo Performance (Extended)