Music Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - MusB (Hon)
Course Overview - Music Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - MusB (Hon)
Why choose this course\
A proven track record of excellence: we have been ranked by the *Guardian University Guide* as being in the top three UK universities for music for the past three years.
* Join inspiring ensembles and societies, from the University Orchestra, University Chamber Choir, Big Band, student ensembles and bands, as well as perform in, and watch, weekly lunchtime student recitals. Plus, you’ll have visits and performances by industry professionals – performers, composers, promoters, publishers and educators.
* Access to our cus...
Why choose this course\
A proven track record of excellence: we have been ranked by the *Guardian University Guide* as being in the top three UK universities for music for the past three years.
* Join inspiring ensembles and societies, from the University Orchestra, University Chamber Choir, Big Band, student ensembles and bands, as well as perform in, and watch, weekly lunchtime student recitals. Plus, you’ll have visits and performances by industry professionals – performers, composers, promoters, publishers and educators.
* Access to our custom-built performance spaces, including a multi-purpose concert/recital room, an immersive multichannel speaker performance space, 10 practice rooms, edit rooms and new synth lab.
* You’ll also receive one-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons in your primary study as part of your course.
* Unlock your potential for careers in performance, composition, music history, analysis, or a whole wealth of other music degree jobs, through our experienced staff, vibrant musical community and excellent [professional placement links](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements).
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What you will study\
On our course you can take performance and composition in each year. Alongside these, you’ll study music across history and within culture. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of music theory and analysis.
You’ll graduate from our course with a BMus qualification, which denotes a practical emphasis – we use performing and/or composing as the key ways to increase your knowledge of music and develop your musicianship. You’ll learn about music of the past and the present, in both classical and popular styles.
In your final year, you’ll develop a large-scale individual project; this is a good example of the flexible approach you can take to your learning – it can be a substantial written investigation, or a performance or composition project, with complementary writing.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-F63
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 18.0
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including: 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required subjects: Music HL5/SL6. If Music not taken in IB, please contact us to discuss suitability. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-level Music or Music Technology. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDM Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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