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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music course at Bangor University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
Including a grade B in Music. In lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking Music or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Music | A |
| Geography | C |
| History | B |
| English Language | C |
| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W302
Here's what Bangor University says about its Music course.
At Bangor, making music and understanding music go hand in hand. Studying our BMus (Hons) Music degree you will be taught by world-renowned composers, performers and musicologists, who will encourage you to explore the connections between all three fundamental aspects of musical study.
Focused exclusively on music, the BMus provides a guided study route, developing your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration. Supported by renowned composers, you will have opportunities to develop your own compositional skills in a range of styles and media. You can also choose to hone your performance skills, as a soloist or as a member of an ensemble. You can explore the history and development of your favourite genres, discover new styles and repertoires, and learn more about the art and craft of music. Taking part in regular workshops, guest talks, performances and concerts will improve your skills as a musician, performer, composer or musicologist.
Our extensive music facilities on campus include two professional standard concert halls, rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, and electroacoustic composition and recording studios. You will also have access to dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces in the Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre.
The BMus Music course is focused on exclusively music modules whilst our BA Music offers optional modules from other subjects.
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Music (with Foundation Year) W32F.
Source: Bangor University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
Department
School of Arts, Culture and Language
Location
Main Site | Bangor
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
Bangor University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bangor University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the Music course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
83%
high
Organisation and management
83%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
82%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking Music or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took Music - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bangor University graduates who took Music - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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