Music, BMus (Hons)

Course summary

Music is an incredibly rich and diverse subject. It is:

• a creative and aesthetic practice

• a social and cultural phenomenon

• studiable as a scientific object

Our BMus programme embraces this disciplinary breadth.Initially, you will develop your creative musical skills and acquire the tools to engage critically with a variety of musical repertoires and media. You will also:

• study how music is shaped by (and shapes) the social, cultural, historical, and political environments in which it is produced

• be introduced to the psychology of music and its potential therapeutic effects

A flexible programmeThe BMus programme is flexible and welcomes students from different backgrounds and musical experiences. It is designed so that you can tailor a pathway that best suits your musical interests and strengths. For example, you can decide to:

• focus on the cultural, sociological, and historical contexts of music

• specialise in composition and/or performance

• focus entirely on studying music courses

• study a mix of music courses and courses from subjects outside of music

BursaryStudents taking performance receive an annual bursary for instrumental tuition.

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