Music BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Music BA (Hons)
Music is everywhere, and we come into contact with it every day: it enriches our lives and creates meaning and community.
Studying music at York will deepen your understanding of that experience and how it has shaped and responded to the world. Our course integrates practical music-making, musicology, analysis and music technology, and offers options in composition, music psychology, music education and many other areas. Our modular approach lets you shape your learning to your passions and career aspirations. Well give you a generous allowance of one-to-one tuition to deve...
Music is everywhere, and we come into contact with it every day: it enriches our lives and creates meaning and community.<br/><br/>Studying music at York will deepen your understanding of that experience and how it has shaped and responded to the world. Our course integrates practical music-making, musicology, analysis and music technology, and offers options in composition, music psychology, music education and many other areas. Our modular approach lets you shape your learning to your passions and career aspirations. Well give you a generous allowance of one-to-one tuition to develop your playing to the highest level - our staff have performed with internationally-recognised ensembles, from BBC Philharmonic to Opera North. Our professional partners and artists-in-association regularly give talks, masterclasses and concerts. We are home to a huge range of ensembles of all styles and traditions. From orchestral and choral classics to contemporary improvisation, from modular synths to Indonesian gamelan, you can explore and expand your musical horizons. We have a thriving University music culture: you can find like-minded musicians through Band Soc; learn to play drums Brazilian-style in Samba York; or throw yourself into our lively musical theatre community. There are also weekly jazz, folk and open mic events across campus, and a vibrant music scene in the city centre. Our graduates have gone on to further study, and to work in musical performance, production, arts administration, music education, broadcast journalism, composition and more.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W300
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Music-related units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
With 6 in Higher Level Music.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Music (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Music equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Music (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Music equivalent.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
C
If you achieve a C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A level
A,A,B
Essential Subjects: Music (or equivalent) at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Music (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £26,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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