Overview
The Music Performance (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast is distinguished by its inclusive approach and will have broad appeal to musicians who specialise in one or more of a range of performing traditions, including classical, folk, traditional, pop, rock, jazz, singer/songwriter, electronic and experimental.
Students gain extensive experience of performing in solo, ensemble and improvised settings in addition to developing skills for performing in the recording studio and the use of technology in performance practice.
Students will have access to world leading facilities and concert spaces, including the Sonic Lab which is housed in the world-renowned SARC facility. Teaching is delivered by a team of dedicated staff with a wide ranging expertise covering music performance, improvisation, composition and audio engineering.
Career opportunities:
- The BA in Music Performance is a new degree programme which commenced in September 2017. The programme prepares students for a wide range of possible career paths and graduates from Music degrees at Queen's have found success throughout the UK and internationally in both musical and non-musical careers including orchestral playing, opera singing, solo artist careers, performance, composition, teaching, media employment and arts administration.
- Graduates of related programmes at Queen's have been very successful in the area of Music Performance and include;
- Marcella Walsh, Operatic Soprano, Scottish Opera
- Oisin McAuley, Fiddle Player, Danú
- Kitt Philipa, Solo Artist
- Joshua Burnside, NI Music Prize Winner 2017
- Niamh McGowan, Violinist, Ulster Orchestra
- Scott Flannigan, Jazz Pianist
- Nathan Morrison, Singer
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Music Psychology
- Live Production Systems
- Sound Design for Screen
- Interactive Sensing Systems
- Experimental Popular Musics
- Sound Recording and Production
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music Music Performance View 368 other Bachelors in Music in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- A level requirements
- ABB plus successful audition.
- Irish leaving certificate requirements
- H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 plus successful audition.
- Access Course
- Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% plus successful audition.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level plus successful audition.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
- QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD plus successful audition.
- RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD plus successful audition.
- Graduate
- A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree plus successful audition
- All applicants
- There are no specific subject requirements to study Music Performance. However, applicants being considered for entry are required to submit a video audition demonstrating a wide ranging ability of their musical performance style.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22400 GBP / year≈ 22400 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4985 GBP / year≈ 4985 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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