Newcastle University

Folk and Traditional Music BMus Honours UCAS Code: W340 (4 years)International Centre for Music Studies

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All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

Where there are additional entry requirements for a course beyond specific grades these will be displayed below under the 'Additional Information' section at the end of this page.

A Levels

BBB including Music. Grade A in AS level Music may be considered, but will depend on the combination of subjects/qualifications being studied.

Scottish Qualifications

AAAB at Higher Grade, including Grade A in Music. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 32 points with Music Grade 6 or above at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

AAABB at Higher Level, to include Grade A Music.

Access Qualifications

Level 3 units in Music (including Music Theory) required. At least 45 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

In a music-related subject, at overall DDM, plus evidence of ‘academic’ writing on music if not fulfilled by choice of units.

Advanced Diploma

The Advanced Diploma is not acceptable for entry in any of the lines of learning.

Cambridge Pre-U

M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Music.

Additional Information

Performance ability is a primary criterion for selection and applicants will need to produce appropriate evidence of performance skills achieved. All applicants who we consider may be suitable for the course will be interviewed and auditioned. Applicants with musical experience but without standard qualifications are considered at a consultative interview prior to application. Students with advanced skills in performance of folk and traditional music may be exempted from some of the requirements for the qualifications listed. Any potential applicant is invited to contact the Degree Programme Director, Catriona Macdonald (catriona.macdonald@ncl.ac.uk), to discuss the course and their suitability for it.

English language requirements

A good level of English is needed for undergraduate study. Find out about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

Admissions policy documents

• Undergraduate Admissions Policy (PDF: 50.61 KB)
• Admitting Students Under 18 Policy and Procedure (PDF: 53 KB)
• Complaints and Appeals Procedure (PDF: 44 KB)
• Criminal Convictions Policy (PDF: 43 KB)