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Music BA (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Music BA degree has been designed to develop your particular interests in music-making. It aims to equip you with a solid grounding in the craft of creativity which reflects the diversity of musical styles and genre in today’s world. In your first year you will gain a strong understanding of composition, performance and musicology.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4.5 to 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

From the first year you will start building a professional portfolio of your project-based work. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Musicology 1: Genres Through Time, Studio Production, Collaboration & Events Management; Year 2: Professional Development; Year 3: Professional Independent Project, Musicology 3: Cultures through Time, Analytical and Technical Specialism.

Career pathways

A music degree from Brunel University London will prepare you for a broad range of employment in the music industry. Our graduates are ready for the real world of music and launch careers as singers, songwriters, performance artists, and freelance musicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB-BCC (A-level), DDM-DMM (BTEC), 30-28 (IB). A-level standard offer: (contextual offer GCE A level BCC). BTEC National Extended Diploma: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in any subject. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. A minimum of five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) are required, including GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5). English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4.5 to 6 years part-time

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