Overview

All languages can be studied from beginners' level or post-A level (or the equivalent), apart from Portuguese, which is offered from beginners' level only.

Key facts

Music offers a broad range of units in musicology, composition, and performance, across diverse styles and genres. These are complemented by weekly concerts, regular masterclasses, workshops and performances in the department, and opportunities to get involved in the dynamic music scene in the city of Bristol. The department has a track record of international academic excellence and is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, with several of our staff running ensembles and performing with students.

On the language side of your degree, you will follow a structured language course in your chosen language, as well as explore the richness of the cultures in which it is spoken, taking a range of core and optional units in areas such as literature, film, history, thought, politics, linguistics and visual culture. You will spend your third year abroad in a country in which your language is spoken, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge. To find out more about studying abroad, visit the Centre for Study Abroad.

This Music and Modern Languages programme from University of Bristol will ensure you practise a range of skills, which will make you attractive to future employers in the globalised workplace and the sector of your choice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Society

Composition

Representations of Francophone Cultures

Modern Italy

Critical Concepts in the Study of the Hispanic World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Music View 368 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

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level standard offer

AAB including Music. Where a candidate is not taking A-level Music we will accept AAB plus Grade 6 Theory or Practical or Performance at Pass.

BTEC

DDD either in Music Technology BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma or in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. All applicants must also meet our Music requirement (B in Music at A-level (or equivalent) or Grade 6 Theory, Practical or Performance exam).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Music. Where a candidate is not taking Higher Level Music we will accept 34 overall with 17 at Higher Level plus Grade 6 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31300 GBP / year

≈ 31300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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