Music BA Honours
UCAS Code: W300 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

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

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABBB at Higher Grade, including grade A in Music. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34 points with Music grade 6 or above at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, to include Grade A Music.

+ Access Qualifications

Level 3 units in Music (including Music Theory) required. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits must be achieved 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 DDD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Music at grade D3.

+ Additional Information

Applicants intending to take modules in performance should have passed Associated Board Grade 8 or the equivalent or be of a similar standard.

Applicants will normally be invited to an interview. This will include a diagnostic test of music skills and a short audition.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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