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Music BMus (Hon)
Course Overview - Music BMus (Hon)
Studying music at King’s enables you to immerse yourself in the world of sound, stretching across the centuries and around the globe. Today, music is an intricately global cultural expression, and we pride ourselves not only on the range and diversity of the modules we offer, but also on the diversity of the approaches we employ, including compositional creativity, close reading of scores, aural training, contemporary critical theory, historical scholarship and ethnographic studies.
There is plenty of opportunity at King’s to participate in concerts and chamber music groups...
Studying music at King’s enables you to immerse yourself in the world of sound, stretching across the centuries and around the globe. Today, music is an intricately global cultural expression, and we pride ourselves not only on the range and diversity of the modules we offer, but also on the diversity of the approaches we employ, including compositional creativity, close reading of scores, aural training, contemporary critical theory, historical scholarship and ethnographic studies.<br/><br/>There is plenty of opportunity at King’s to participate in concerts and chamber music groups. You may audition for the KCL Symphony Orchestra (KCLSO), participate in various other student-led ensembles such as the Jazz Society Big Band or the Modern Music Society, or sing in the Chapel Choir. Our students often gain leadership experience in these performance groups. Concerts take place throughout the year.<br/><br/>You are eligible to take performance modules as long as you have ABRSM Grade 8 in your chosen instrument or voice. Individual performance tuition is provided with a teacher from the Royal Academy of Music.<br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/>- One of the most versatile and lively music departments in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- Strong links with the Royal Academy of Music, the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Hong Kong.<br/><br/><br/>- This degree offers you the opportunity to choose the types of modules that suit your interests.<br/><br/><br/>- Central location offers access to Londons rich music scene, alongside many libraries and cultural institutes.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of an international group of students.<br/><br/><br/>- Choral and organ scholarships are available.<br/><br/><br/>- Students interested in performance will benefit from our partnership with the Royal Academy of Music, while those interested in composition will enjoy our expert teaching and access to Londons rich contemporary music scene.<br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/music-bmus
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W302
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:33,M:12,P:0
Either: Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject) including study of Music at Level 3. Supplementary information and achievement, e.g. marks for certain credits/subjects, may be required depending on course content. Or: Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject), in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examination or similar).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include Higher Level Music, or be in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Unfortunately we are unable to accept ABRSM Grade 6 in an Instrument or Singing as an alternative to Grade 6 Music Theory. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,B
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Students studying only two A levels: We are aware that some students at specialist musical schools and conservatoires are only able to study two A levels alongside their performance training. In such circumstances we may be able to consider a student for entry to the BMus programme, following an academic interview with our Admissions Tutor. We would recommend any student considering applying with this academic profile to contact the Admissions Office in advance of submitting their application to discuss their potential suitability for the programme.
T Level
Not Accepted
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|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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