BA (Hons) Music at University of Southampton

Programme overview

make and explore the music you’re passionate about in a vibrant musical city, developing the skills and experience you need for a successful career. The BA Music course will give you an opportunity to perform, compose and produce music across popular music, classical, jazz, musical theatre, experimental and music for media (film, video game). Study music history, cultural studies, music education and business, engaging with contemporary topics including social justice and sustainability.

What you will study

Year 1 includes compulsory modules and a choice of optional modules. In your second and third years you'll choose from a wide range of options. These include skills-based modules like performance and running workshops.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including live music venues, concert venues, music service providers, local council and university libraries, education providers, museums and galleries, media groups, local and national government. Careers directly related to the course include musician, composer, sound designer, producer, artist manager, music teacher, promoter, arts administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB. A-levels: ABB to BBB including Music and Grade 8 Music Practical or demonstrated equivalent standard*. IB: Pass, with 32 to 30 points overall with 16 to 15 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Music and Grade 8 Music Practical or demonstrated equivalent standard*. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). The following T levels are accepted: Media, Broadcast and Production. Applicants must also gain a pass in Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Practice or Audition in an instrument/voice. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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