This degree combines Music with the study of Russian language, literature and culture. Russian is a language of strategic importance spoken by people across several countries and large diasporic communities, including in the UK. The course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges and a range of options that will allow you to pursue your own interests.
Music offers a broad range of units in musicology, composition and performance across diverse styles and genres. These are complemented by weekly concerts, regular masterclasses and performances in ...
This degree combines Music with the study of Russian language, literature and culture. Russian is a language of strategic importance spoken by people across several countries and large diasporic communities, including in the UK. The course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges and a range of options that will allow you to pursue your own interests.<br/><br/>Music offers a broad range of units in musicology, composition and performance across diverse styles and genres. These are complemented by weekly concerts, regular masterclasses and performances in the department, and opportunities to get involved in the dynamic music scene in the city of Bristol. The department has a track record of international academic excellence and is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, with several of the staff running ensembles and performing with students.<br/><br/>You will follow a structured language course in Russian, as well as explore the rich literature, cinema, history, thought, politics, religion, and visual culture of Russian-speaking countries and communities. You will spend your third year abroad in a country where Russian is widely spoken, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge. To find out more about studying abroad, visit Global Opportunities (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/global-opportunities/go-abroad/).<br/><br/>Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, as well as stimulating performance opportunities in music, resulting in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond to new research in their teaching.<br/><br/>Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one project supervision. Assessments may include presentations, essays, commentaries, exams, collaborative projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and dissertations.<br/><br/>Our course will ensure you practise a range of skills, which will make you attractive to future employers in the globalised workplace and in the sector of your choice.<br/><br/>Russian can be studied from beginners level and post-A level (or equivalent). As a modern languages student, you will have access to our state-of-the-art Multimedia Centre. You can also access extracurricular activities such as talks by visiting speakers, societies, language cafes, student newspapers, and talent shows.<br/><br/>Music teaching and music-making take place in the magnificent 19th-century Victoria Rooms (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/music/facilities/victoria-rooms/), a familiar Bristol landmark with a 530-seat auditorium, a recital room, extensive studio facilities and a suite of practice rooms that are reserved for the use of Music students. Several organ and choral scholarships are available with our local churches and with Bristol Cathedral.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WR37
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B Standard Higher: AAABB. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above. All applicants must also meet our Music requirement (B in Music at A-level (or equivalent) or Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance exam). Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 34 Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Music. Where a candidate is not taking Higher Level Music we will accept 34 overall with 17 at Higher Level plus Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Music. Where a candidate is not taking Higher Level Music we will accept 31 overall with 15 at Higher Level plus Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/for more information about contextual offers. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD either in Music Technology BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma or in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. All applicants must also meet our Music requirement (B in Music at A-level (or equivalent) or Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance exam). Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Advanced Higher: AB including Music, and Standard Higher: AAABB. Where a candidate is not taking Advanced Higher Music we will accept AB plus Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. A levelA,A,B B,B,B Standard offer: AAB including Music. Where a candidate is not taking A-level Music, we will accept AAB plus Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. Contextual offer: BBB including Music. Where a candidate is not taking A-level Music, we will accept BBB plus Grade 8 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/for more information about contextual offers. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,300 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |