Newcastle University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Folk and Traditional Music

Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

This unique degree programme focuses on the traditional music and song of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. You will study the social and cultural context of traditional and folk music and how music helps to construct identity and culture. Performance is important throughout the degree and you will receive one-to-one lessons on your main instrument from internationally recognised musicians.

How to apply

31Jan

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:: W344

Institution code:: N21

Campus name:: Main Site (Newcastle)

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB - AAB

Ideally including Music. (Grade A in AS level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects/qualifications being studied.) In usual circumstances offers will be made at the upper end of this range. However, we will consider giving offers at the lower end of the range to candidates who demonstrate themselves at audition to be performers of exceptional ability, but whose predicted or achieved academic grades are in the lower end of our offer range.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Scottish Higher - BBBBB - AAABB

Including Music. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. In usual circumstances offers will be made at the upper end of this range. However, we will consider giving offers at the lower end of the range to candidates who demonstrate themselves at audition to be performers of exceptional ability, but whose predicted or achieved academic grades are in the lower end of our offer range. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 34 points

With Music at Higher Level. Standard Level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects being studied. In usual circumstances offers will be made at the upper end of this range. However, we will consider giving offers at the lower end of the range to candidates who demonstrate themselves at audition to be performers of exceptional ability, but whose predicted or achieved academic grades are in the lower end of our offer range.

Extended Project

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3 - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2 - M2, M2, M2

Additional entry requirements

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Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Our fees for 2023-24 are not yet confirmed.

Provider information

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Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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