Music BMus (Hon)
Course Overview - Music BMus (Hon)
The BMus in Music is designed for students who wish to develop a deep understanding of music in the broadest sense whilst honing their specialist skills to professional standards. Staff with international reputations in performance, composition and musicology provide training that enables young musicians to fully exploit their talents. The degree includes studies in musicianship, harmony, music history and a range of associated skills that provide a well-rounded set of transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication and teamwork. This ensures that graduates in music are e...
The BMus in Music is designed for students who wish to develop a deep understanding of music in the broadest sense whilst honing their specialist skills to professional standards. Staff with international reputations in performance, composition and musicology provide training that enables young musicians to fully exploit their talents. The degree includes studies in musicianship, harmony, music history and a range of associated skills that provide a well-rounded set of transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication and teamwork. This ensures that graduates in music are equally employable in graduate jobs as they are in musical careers.
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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
W302
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,C
Including grade A in Music Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Successful completion of IBD with 32 points overall including 6,5,5(Music) at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)) is not accepted for entry to the BMus due to insufficient compatibility however applicants offering this qualification may wish to consider our BA programmes in Music Performance (W310), Music and Sound Design (W371) or Music and Audio Production (W374).
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD (Extended Diploma must be relevant)
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
Including grade B in Music Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
A level
B,B,B
Including grade B in Music Where A-level Music is not offered then A-level grades BBB plus Grade 6 Practical (any board) and Grade 5 Theory (any board) would be acceptable. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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