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Folk and Traditional Music, BA (Hons)

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

 
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19th
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THE
Arts and Humanities
21st
USNews
Arts and Humanities
22nd
Guardian
Music
25th

Costs

Course fees S$36.9K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.1K / year
Beer S$6
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$14
Coffee S$5
Total S$54K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 30

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

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Course
Code
W344
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

This distinctive degree programme centres on the traditional music and songs of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Students will examine the social and cultural contexts of folk music, including its role in shaping identity and culture. Performance is integral, offering one-to-one lessons on your primary instrument with internationally acclaimed musicians.