About the course

An undergraduate Music degree at the University of Birmingham gives you access to unparalleled facilities, opportunities and student experiences, inviting you to study a course that blends tradition with fearless exploration of contemporary developments.

　　Your Music degree will encompass musicology, performance and composition, with opportunities to specialise in one of these disciplines.

　　In addition, you will choose from a variety of optional modules in second and third year, which may include:

　　Music and Gender

　　Film Music Techniques and History

　　Arts Management

　　Music Education

　　Music, Protest and Social Activism

　　All undergraduate students receive a scholarship for lessons for up to two instruments (including voice) working with tutors at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or tutors employed directly by the Department of Music, some through the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2025	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Birmingham

BTEC Extended Diploma will not be considered without A level Music or ABRSM grade 7/8 theory, International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, IELTS - 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band, Toefl - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Number of A levels required:

　　3

　　Typical offer:

　　AAB

　　Required subjects and grades:

　　A level Music grade A. BTEC applicants also require A level Music grade A. Where applicants are not taking Music at A level then ABRSM grade 7-8 theory is acceptable in addition to the three A levels at AAB.

　　General Studies:

　　Accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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