History and Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Music BA (Hons)
Combine your passion for the past with the creative opportunity to grow as a musician. This course offers a wide variety of options, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and strengths. Historic study could span the Neolithic period right up to the recent past, Music options cover composition, musicology and performance. You will develop both practical and transferable skills highly valued by employers, providing excellent preparation for a variety of future careers
‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. Yo...
Combine your passion for the past with the creative opportunity to grow as a musician. This course offers a wide variety of options, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and strengths. Historic study could span the Neolithic period right up to the recent past, Music options cover composition, musicology and performance. You will develop both practical and transferable skills highly valued by employers, providing excellent preparation for a variety of future careers<br/><br/>‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.<br/><br/>If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see History (with Foundation Year) V10F or Music (with Foundation Year) W30F.<br/>.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VW13
Institution Code
B06
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
128
For all Music courses the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, although are not normally included in the offer. Level 3 qualifications can also be considered in conjunction with a grade B in A level Music, merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical, or IB Higher in Music.
Scottish Higher
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
Access to HE Diploma
Accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including grade H5 in Music.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
Including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation. We will also consider other BTEC subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music (e.g. A Level Music); or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Extended Project
Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.
A level
Including a grade B in Music. History preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. In lieu of Music A-level: We will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.
T Level
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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