23Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore all aspects of musical study as you tailor your degree to suit you Our BA (Hons) Music degree course provides you with a great balance between practical and contextual work, as you engage with a wide variety of topics within the field of music. Study a wide range of areas within music Throughout your studies you will explore a wide range of styles, genres and skills as you learn the art of critical self-reflection, how to lead and collaborate with others, how to build self-confidence and remain ‘present’ under performance conditions. Build your course around your interests This course offers you a vibrant and broad range of optional modules that allow you to focus on the areas of music that suit your strengths and interests. Discover topics that include:
- Music performance
- Musical theatre
- Instrumental or vocal teaching
- Music business
- Community music
- Self-employment and professional resilience
- Popular music teaching.
- Study a range of different musical styles, genres and approaches.
- Have the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and strengths.
- Be able to join any of a large number of choirs, orchestras and ensembles.
- Join a close community of 400+ student performers.
- Develop your skills in problem-solving, analysis, self-management and interpersonal skills.
- Learn from our team of expert team of musicians, researchers and practitioners.
Modules
ear One In your first year, you will demonstrate a growing awareness and understanding of reflective observation and critique, identify weaknesses in your approach to practice and preparation, and demonstrate a discerning and context-specific approach to repertoire choices. You’ll also introduce or further familiarise yourself with a range of aspects of musical structure, notation, modern contexts and professional resilience. Year Two Your second year offers you the opportunity to choose which areas of musical study you’d like to focus on, with a wide range of module options that cover style, genre, the psychology of music performance and how to teach music to young learners. You’ll learn how to communicate specialist knowledge with a growing sense of confidence to a wider audience and present work in an organised, intelligent manner, using a variety of media. Year Three In your final year, you will take more advanced optional modules which allow you to compliment your interests from previous years as you work towards your final personal study, which can either take the form of a performance recital or a written research project. You will also enhance your expressive performance through considering acoustic and non-acoustic variables such as phrasing, articulation, dynamic range, tonal quality and use of movement and gesture, in order to most effectively utilise your growing technical and musical facility.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a range of assignments including: Essays Exams Performance and practical work Project work Presentations Seminar discussions.
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:
- W300
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BCC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Extended Project
Interview: Candidates will be required to demonstrate, in a performance audition, ability in an instrument or voice and display musical awareness and skill. Applicants with high levels of performance skills may be considered for a lower academic offer. The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE