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Music (W65) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Music (W65)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This diploma will broaden and deepen your understanding of music through study of a wide range of genres (including western art music, jazz, popular music, and non-western musics). You’ll combine practical activities, which involve making your own recordings, with learning about the scientific basis for music and how it is heard and perceived. You'll develop the technical skills to analyse and create music in different styles, and examine the technologies that are used to produce, manipulate and transmit music. Key features of the course

  • Study a wide range of musical repertoires and practices
  • Explore music through analysis, composition and contextual study
  • Create your own music with the help of specialist software
  • Relevant to a wide range of careers including music performance, teaching, arts administration, community music leadership, and sound recording

Modules

This qualification has two stages. You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by another chosen from two modules. At Stage 2, you’ll study two compulsory modules, which will introduce you to the principles of music and using music technology. You'll engage closely with musical materials in audio and notated forms and use your study of these as the basis for creating your own music with the help of specialist computer software.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

Students at any level of practical musical skill can take this qualification. Before starting Stage 2 of this diploma you should have a knowledge of music theory equivalent to ABRSM Grade 3 level, as the modules begin at this level and progress to more advanced musical concepts and techniques.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/music/diplomas/diploma-in-music-w65#entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Music (W65) at Open University - UCAS