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BMus (Hons) Music Performance at Trinity Laban - UCAS

Trinity Laban

Degree level: Undergraduate
UCAS Conservatoires
Awarded by: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

BMus (Hons) Music Performance

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

Course summary

Aimed at performers and composers with outstanding potential, creative flair, and a hunger for musical adventure, the BMus (Hons) programme will prepare you for the diverse demands of the music profession. Key Features

  • create music as an instrumentalist, vocalist or composer at a level that will prepare you to enter the profession on graduation
  • establish a secure artistic identity and develop a range of sophisticated professional skills
  • perform as a soloist, in small and large ensembles, to a diverse range of audiences
  • gain an understanding of the music profession and its audiences in contemporary society
  • develop collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial skills
  • develop your communication skills to a professional level as an artist through your instrument/voice/compositions
  • engage audiences through informed discussion and written work
The BMus is a modular degree centred on the core elements of Professional Studies and Academic Studies. By the end of four years of professional training, you will have an established individual musical identity underpinned by strong technique and musicianship. You will have developed keen awareness of a range of performing practices and traditions as required by the contemporary music profession. You will have the opportunity to develop supplementary musical skills and knowledge which will enhance your employability and support you in entering the career pathway of your choice. There is an emphasis on learning through practical activities in all elements of the programme. One-to-one tuition is central, to your training and you will study with one of our world class Principal Study teachers throughout your time with us. Offered alongside this is an extensive array of departmental classes which provide supplementary knowledge and skills. We place a large emphasis of performance and you will have opportunities to perform in both large and small ensembles as well as developing your soloist skills. Students on the composition pathway will have their works performed throughout their training. Students on the Jazz pathway follow a specially constructed curriculum designed to intoroduce them to Jazz traditions and prepare them to be the artists of the future.

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism

  • Bassoon
  • Cello
  • Clarinet
  • Composition
  • Double Bass
  • Euphonium

How to apply

*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

02Oct

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:
300F
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We welcome applications from across the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. For more information please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/student-life/international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Audition

Admission tests

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Own test. A short diagnostic test will be administered on the day of your audition. This will be to test your musicianship level. Please note that there is a separate jazz and classical test.

Assessment locations

In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.

Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.

Single specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
In person£95£95
By recording£95£95
Other - non-UK auditions£95£95

Joint principal specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
In personNo fee charged
By recordingNo fee charged
Other - non-UK auditionsNo fee charged

Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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.
BMus (Hons) Music Performance at Trinity Laban - UCAS