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.
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.
AABBB at Higher Grade, including grade A in Music. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
A minimum of 34 points with Music grade 6 or above at Higher Level.
A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, to include Grade A Music.
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.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
In a music-related subject, at overall DDD and ABRSM Grade 5 Theory in addition to the Diploma.
D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Music at grade D3.
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.
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