Overview

At a Glance

Aberdeen is the ideal environment and location in which to study music, with 500 years of outstanding musical history and heritage and a vibrant cultural identity which celebrates the traditional while embracing the modern, playing a huge role in the cultural life of north-east Scotland.

The Music Education programme of the University of Aberdeen gives the benefit of broad foundation in music before choosing to specialise in teaching in the BMus (Education) programme, or the BMus (Music and Communities) opening opportunities for working with music in non-formal settings.

In your first three years of your BMus (Education) programme, you will study performance, composition, theory, musicianship and a broad overview of music history which serves as the foundation for future study and specialising in your final year.

You will then combine the study of music with a qualification to teach in Scottish secondary schools, including school placements in your final year.

You will graduate perfectly prepared for a career in teaching music, with the additional option of applying your all-round knowledge and transferable skills should you decide to purse an alternative career such as in the media, or the music business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance

Key Moments

Music Theory and Harmony

Digital Musicianship: Music Making in the Digital Age

Musicology

Analysing Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Art Education View 367 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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78

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4H at ABBB - in four distinct disciplines. Music at Higher Grade A preferred

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

Minimum of 3 A Levels at BBB. Music A Level at minimum Grade B

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE

Minimum of 3 subjects at H3

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

30 points including at least a Grade 6 at Music at HL

Music Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate musical attainment and potential. Candidates should have Grade VIII Associated Board (or equivalent) in their main instrument/voice or show great potential and intend to take Grade VIII

ENGLISH MINIMUM

Higher English at grade C or above, or GCSE English Language AND English Literature at grade 4 (previously grade C) or above are required

MATHEMATICS MINIMUM

National 5 Maths or Applications of Maths at grade C or above; Standard Grade Mathematics at grade 1 or 2; or GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (previously grade C) or above, or equivalent, are required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20800 GBP / year

≈ 20800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK Students fee - £9,535 per year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Additional Details

Living costs

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