Course summary
Study Music at Ulster University in the United Kingdom. The undergraduate music degree programme at the School of Creative Arts and Technologies, Ulster University is based around four core elements: Performance, Composition, Musicology and Music Technology. Year 1 is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of musical styles, genres and disciplines enabling them to develop existing skills and interests as well as acquire a range of new ones. Note: All year 1 modules are compulsory for BMus students: • Musicology 1 • Performance Studies 1 • Performance Studies 2 • Musicology 2 • Music Technology 1 • Music Technology 2 • Composition & Orchestration 1 • Composition and Orchestration 2 Year 2 allows students the opportunity to begin specialising by introducing a number of optional modules as well as level 2 modules in the four core disciplines. • Musicology 3 • Musicology 4 • Interactive Systems (Music, Media and Performance) (optional) • Electronic Music, Sonic Arts and Sound Design (optional) • Performance studies 3 (optional) • Performance studies 4 (optional) • Composition and Orchestration 3 (optional) • Composition and Orchestration 4 (optional) • Sound Recording and Studio Techniques (optional) • Introduction to Music Business (optional) • Introduction to Music in the Community (optional) • Music and Moving Image (optional) Year 3 Industrial Placement (optional). This module provides students with the opportunity to experience life as a professional in the creative industries as a paid employee of a company. They will be supported by an academic coordinator. Year 3/4 enables students to focus their degree programme in one or more related areas of specialist interest with a broad range of advanced level modules. Placement presents students the opportunity to take part in an internship with a local music or arts organisation while the Project options allow students to pursue an independent course of research or practical work in a chosen field of musical study. • Interactive Systems 2 (Arts and Media Technologies) (optional) • Sound Theory/Sound Practice (optional) • Project 1 (optional) • Project 2 (optional) • Jazz in the United States (optional) • Double Project (optional) • Music and Moving Image (optional) • Performance Studies 5 (optional) • Performance Studies 6 (optional) • Conversations in Irish Traditional Music (optional) • Composition Portfolio 1(optional) • Composition Portfolio 2 (optional) • Advanced Audio Production (optional) • Placement 1 (optional) • Placement 2 (optional) • Experimental Music (optional) • Teaching Music in the Community (optional) Studying music prepares graduates for a range of careers both inside and outside of the music industry. Our students have been successful in establishing careers as composers and performers, studio engineers, teachers, community music leaders and many progress to postgraduate study.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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:
- W302
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £4750 | Year 1 |
EU | £16320 | Year 1 |
International | £16320 | 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
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA