Music
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Grade B in Music or Music Technology. Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including: 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required subjects: Music HL5/SL6. If Music not taken in IB, please contact us to discuss suitability. Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDM Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Grade B in Music or Music Technology. Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Scottish Higher
Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: Music or Music Technology at grade B Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall: Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: A level grade B Music or Music Technology. Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM) or equivalent proficiency is recommended.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
We are ranked 5th in the UK for music by the Guardian University Guide 2023. This course received an overall satisfaction score of 95.2% in the National Student Survey 2022.
Our music course offers training in a huge range of styles from classical and popular, to musical theatre, jazz and contemporary music. You’ll be able to make music on your own and with others, perform in orchestras, choirs and bands, and work with improvisation.
As a performer, you’ll receive free instrumental/vocal lessons, enjoy 24/7 practice room access and the opportunity to take part in regular concerts. As a composer you’ll have access to excellent recording facilities, state of the art Mac labs and many opportunities to showcase your work. All music students benefit from visits by industry professionals, including: performers, composers, promoters, publishers and educators.
Whether you’re interested in performance, composition, music history, analysis or the music industry itself, our experienced staff and vibrant musical community can help unlock your musical potential.
Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.
We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
**What you will study**
On our course you can take performance and composition in each year. Alongside these, you’ll study music across history and within culture. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of music theory and analysis.
You’ll graduate from our course with a BMus qualification, which denotes a practical emphasis - we use performing and/or composing as the key ways to increase your knowledge of music and develop your musicianship. You’ll learn about music of the past and the present, in both classical and popular styles.
In your final year, you’ll develop a large-scale individual project; this is a good example of the flexible approach you can take to your learning - it can be a substantial written investigation, or a performance or composition project, with complementary writing.
On our four-year course, you’ll also be able to take a year-long Professional Training placement and gain experience in the music and wider arts industries.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Extra funding
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FASS - Department of Music and Media
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