Music, BMus (Hons)

Ulster University in the United Kingdom offers an undergraduate music degree through its School of Creative Arts and Technologies, focusing on four core elements: Performance, Composition, Musicology, and Music Technology. In Year 1, students undertake compulsory modules to build a broad foundation, including Musicology 1 and 2, Performance Studies 1 and 2, Music Technology 1 and 2, and Composition and Orchestration 1 and 2. Year 2 introduces optional modules for specialisation, such as Interactive Systems and Electronic Music, alongside core options in the four disciplines.Year 3 includes an optional industrial placement for professional experience, while Years 3 and 4 offer advanced modules like Sound Theory, Projects, and Placements, allowing students to pursue specialised interests. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in music, including as performers, composers, engineers, and educators, though it does not award Qualified Teacher Status.