21Nov
UndergraduateLincoln College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The BA (Hons) Musical Instrument Craft (Woodwind Making and Repair) degree programme is designed to help produce skilled craftspeople who are able to repair a whole range of instruments in the woodwind family, from piccolo to saxophone. The programme aims to introduce the precise skills needed which are taught in our well-equipped workshop. The course has a making component which has traditionally focused on the manufacture of a Boehm system clarinet, in more recent years we have diversified and students have also made oboes, flutes, bassoons and even soprano saxophones all from basic raw materials. The work on these projects starts in the second year and culminates in the third year with the student's final major project. The programme is housed on the Newark campus, providing easy access to computer facilities, specialist books and other College amenities. The programme has excellent links with industry. Companies regularly contact the College to offer employment opportunities. Previous graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of instrument manufacturers and repairers. Many have also started their own successful businesses, and in turn provide employment for other students as they graduate.
Modules
Typical Modules Include: Year 1 Anatomy and Design Basic Techniques Workshop Practice Making Specialist Tools 1 Historical and Contextual Studies Year 2 Core Modules: Applied Acoustics Problem Solving Making Specialist Tools 2 Optional Modules: Repair Techniques (Clarinet Family) Repair Techniques (Flute Family) Repair Techniques (Saxophone Family) Repair Techniques (Double Reed Family) Repair Techniques (Brass Instrument Family) Making Techniques Making Techniques (Metal Bodied) Year 3 Business Practice Advanced Craft Techniques Professional Standards Test Final Major Project Preparation Final Major Project Realisation *Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.
Assessment method
The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include: Assessment of practical work supported by a portfolio of notes and research.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J953
- Institution code:
- L42
- Campus name:
- Newark College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.
Provider information
Lincoln College University Centre
Monks Road
Lincoln
LN2 5HQ