This degree allows you to perform, compose and write about music while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture.
We teach Korean from scratch, so you dont need previous experience. Our language course is intensive and towards your final year, youll focus on more advanced and vocational skills in writing, summary, precision translation, debate and oral presentation.
Our music curriculum and expertise span seven different areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries, and music technology...
This degree allows you to perform, compose and write about music while developing your language skills and understanding of Korean culture.<br/><br/>We teach Korean from scratch, so you dont need previous experience. Our language course is intensive and towards your final year, youll focus on more advanced and vocational skills in writing, summary, precision translation, debate and oral presentation.<br/><br/>Our music curriculum and expertise span seven different areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries, and music technology.<br/><br/>We offer an impressive array of modules, with academic and practical study in most music genres, including classical, pop, jazz, folk and world music.<br/><br/>Youll receive a thorough grounding in the skills and knowledge required to become a successful musician or music researcher, and have the freedom to follow your own interests. Youll learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres, delve into the histories and cultural contexts of both Western classical and world music, and have the chance to receive compositional training in both instrumental and music technology software.<br/><br/>In your third year, you will spend time studying in Seoul, South Korea at one of our six partner universities, experiencing the culture first hand and honing your language skills by living alongside native speakers.<br/><br/>Throughout your degree, youll be studying in an environment dedicated to high-quality teaching, world-leading research, and innovative public engagement. We have cutting-edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.<br/><br/>Youll graduate having a thorough understanding of the music industry in all its diverse contemporary forms, allowing you to forge an international and rewarding career that interests you.<br/><br/>Outside of your degree, there are many ways to develop your interests, insights and critical faculties. Opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, and our University Concerts series, which hosts over 100 musical events and performances every year.<br/><br/>**The University of Sheffield is an All-Steinway School. This accreditation enables students to access pianos of the highest quality and places the University among a select group of international education institutions.**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
WTH4
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B AABBB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity); AAABB including Music Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Award of Access to HE Diploma in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 33, with 5 in Higher Level Music; 32 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in Music Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including Music; H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD + B in A Level Music; DD in Music + B at A Level Scottish Advanced HigherB in Music + AABBB in Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B B + AB including Music at A Level; B + BB at A Level + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) A levelA,B,B ABB including Music; BBB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME) |
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