Music
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB including Music or equivalent. If A levels do not include music, AS level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects/qualifications being studied. Alternatively BBB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance). If A Levels do not include Music an offer of ABB plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit. ABRSM/Trinity Music Theory G5 also required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Music. If Music isn't included, an offer of D3, M2, M2 plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With Music at Higher Level, Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects being studied.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level, to include Music. If Music isn't included, an offer of H1H2H2H3H3 plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a music-related subject, at overall DDD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma.
Scottish Higher
AABBB at Higher Grade, including Music or equivalent. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. If Music isn't included, an offer of AABBB plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
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About this course
Develop into an accomplished musician with a broad base of musical and academic training on this rewarding three-year degree. You'll gain a solid grounding in Western art music practices whilst enjoying the opportunity to study a range of contemporary, world, traditional and popular musics. To help your performance skills, you will receive funded one-to-one tuition from internationally recognised musicians, and have access to rehearsal spaces 24/7 in our £4.5m Music Studios.
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School of Arts and Cultures
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