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Musical Instrument Craft (Violin Making and Repair) at Lincoln College University Centre - UCAS

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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Musical Instrument Craft (Violin Making and Repair) is designed to give students the opportunity to learn professional techniques for the repair and restoration of stringed instruments covering the main requirements of the violin trade, including bow repair. All of these skills are as much in demand today as they were 300 or 400 years ago. The success of the course lies in its combination of enthusiastic and experienced tutors, comprehensive course materials and practical demonstrations complemented by ample workshop time. The emphasis is on allowing the student to gain as much practical experience as possible. The School of Violin Making and Restoration has strong links with the international violin trade. Experts in the field act as advisors to the course as well as visiting to give lectures. Graduates can be found in many of the top workshops around the world as makers and restorers of the violin, viola and cello. Situated in its own building in the centre of historic Newark on Trent, the School is itself an international community with many social and cultural opportunities.

Modules

Typical Modules Include: Year 1 Anatomy and Design Basic Techniques Workshop Practice Making Specialist Tools 1 Historical and Contextual Studies Year 2 Core Modules: Applied Acoustics Problem Solving Making Specialist Tools 2 Optional Modules: Violin Making Techniques (Viola) Basic Repair Techniques Advanced Repair Techniques Bow Repair Finishing Techniques Year 3 Business Practice Advanced Craft Techniques Professional Standards Test Final Major Project Preparation Final Major Project Realisation *Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.

Assessment method

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include: Assessment of practical work supported by a portfolio of notes and research.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
J950
Institution code:
L42
Campus name:
Newark College
Campus code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9500 Year 1
Channel Islands £9500 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9500 Year 1
England £8500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8500 Year 1
Scotland £8500 Year 1
Wales £8500 Year 1
International £9500 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

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment. Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.
Musical Instrument Craft (Violin Making and Repair) at Lincoln College University Centre - UCAS