BA (Hons) Music at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Become an accomplished and confident musician. Gain a solid grounding in Western art music practice and study a range of contemporary, world, traditional and popular music. From practical and theoretical to historical and contextual perspectives.

What you will study

This must be approved by the Degree Programme Director, who will also agree on an appropriate module or modules to drop from the Music degree provision to maintain the 120-credit total for the year. some modules at stage 2 have Musicianship, Audio Production Skills, or Creative Projects as prerequisites. Compulsory modules include: Understanding Music: Concepts, Skills and Methods, Challenges in Musicology: Music, People and Place, Audio Production Skills, Performance Studies 1, Creative Projects, Musicianship, Music and Cultural Theory, Major Specialist Study: Composition, Major Specialist Study: Dissertation, Major Specialist Study: Performance, Major Specialist Study: Project.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: Hear from our graduates about their Newcastle experience; Download information about this course as a PDF; Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA; Media, Communication and Cultural BA; Journalism, Media and Culture BA; Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA; Music BA; Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA; Contemporary and Popular Music BA; Film and Media BA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB-BBB usually including Music, Music Technology or another music-related subject, or Rock School or equivalent performance experience. Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance) is not required but will be considered where applicants do not have a Music or relevant music-related A-Level or equivalent. We will consider candidates who have a combination of A-Level and BTEC qualifications or other combinations of Level 3 qualifications. IB: A minimum of 32 points with Music at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Music. Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combincation of subjects studied. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. In a music-related subject, at overall DDD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma. We will consider candidates who have a combination of A Level and BTEC qualifications or other combinations of Level 3 qualifications Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade, including Music or equivalent. 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. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/w300/#how-to-apply

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