This music degree offers a dynamic, global, and interdisciplinary exploration of music, integrating theory, practice, and performance. It features a wide array of ensembles in classical, contemporary, jazz, and world music, which host regular concerts and a summer festival, providing opportunities to perform alongside world-class musicians. Students learn in an energised environment with internationally recognised staff, receive 20 hours of annual one-on-one instrumental or vocal tuition, and access advanced facilities including recording studios and performance spaces. The program prepares for diverse careers through modules on sound recording, music business, education, and cultural perspectives, with options for placements at organisations like Les Miserables and the London Philharmonic.Modules progress from foundational topics in Year 1, such as Western Music in Context and Composition, to advanced studies in Year 2 and 3, including Global Perspectives, Performance, and specialised areas like Jazz and Video Game Music. Assessment combines coursework, examinations, and practical projects, with final marks contributing to the degree outcome, emphasising portfolios and recitals in creative and performance modules.
Year 1