Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music BA (Hons)
Study music at Newcastle and join a dynamic community of musicians and thinkers who are committed to valuing all music. Our community will help you embrace your individual creativity, expand your knowledge, and develop your critical thinking.
Study topics based on your interests such as performance, music history, analysis, audio production, composition and ethnomusicology. Many of our modules include vocation-oriented elements including music education and various work placement opportunities
Youll develop your performance skills through one-to-one tuition, group ...
Study music at Newcastle and join a dynamic community of musicians and thinkers who are committed to valuing all music. Our community will help you embrace your individual creativity, expand your knowledge, and develop your critical thinking.
Study topics based on your interests such as performance, music history, analysis, audio production, composition and ethnomusicology. Many of our modules include vocation-oriented elements including music education and various work placement opportunities
Youll develop your performance skills through one-to-one tuition, group projects, and masterclasses with our specialist performance tutors who are leaders in their fields.
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 (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W300
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
AABBB at Higher Grade, including Music or equivalent. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. 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.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit. ABRSM/Trinity Music Theory G5 also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
With Music at Higher Level, Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects being studied.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
In a music-related subject, at overall DDD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level, to include Music. If Music isn't included, an offer of H1H2H2H3H3 plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Music. If Music isn't included, an offer of D3, M2, M2 plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
Extended Project
If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.
A level
A,B,B
ABB including Music or equivalent. If A levels do not include music, AS level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects/qualifications being studied. Alternatively BBB including Music plus Grade 8 Associated Board (Performance). If A Levels do not include Music an offer of ABB plus Grade 8 Associated Board/Trinity (Performance) may be considered.
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