Overview

In the Music (Hons) teaching from Bangor University you can explore the history and development of your favourite genres, discover new styles and repertoires, and learn more about the art and craft of music. Taking part in regular workshops, guest talks, performances and concerts will improve your skills as a musician, performer, composer or musicologist. Take advantage of our close links with leading organisations such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Venue Cymru and Ensemble Cymru.

In addition to the University’s Symphony Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, String Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, we run a range of specialist ensembles. We also offer an excellent range of instruments and equipment, including a full-size organ, chamber organ, several harpsichords, harps, and Steinway grand pianos.

Careers

Studying a music degree sharpens your memory, encourages teamwork, provides an outlet for your creativity and equips you with the professional music skills appropriate to a wide range of careers.

Music graduates are always highly sought after in media and recording companies as technicians, producers, programme planners, and writers. Other career paths include specialist music journalism, music publishing, music librarianship, and arts marketing.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Melody and Harmony

Music since 1850

Music as Cultural History

Acousmatic Composition

Composition and Sonic Art

Cyfansoddi a Chelf Sonig

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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75

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4

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 356 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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75

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4

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

A Levels: including a grade B in Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.) General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: DMM - DDM including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis

International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music**

Access**: pass required

Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications

T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19000 GBP / year

≈ 19000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement Year Fee £1,958

International Experience Year Fee £1,468

Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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