Course Overview

Alongside developing your understanding of music, this course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the richness of music-making in the past and the present. You will hone your performance skills to a high level, and follow a distinctive program that prepares you for a wide range of careers and for freelance work where you may combine performing with teaching and arts administration. You will develop skills €“ in music theory, techniques of composition, and on the keyboard €“ which you need to succeed as a creative musician in the twenty-first century. Our approach to performance, history, and employability is holistic. You will learn how music is made, how it is consumed, and how it relates to cultural change: studying music from the middle ages to the present day. These historical themes will shape you as a performer who understands audience engagement with music in the past, the present, and the future. Our performance and history modules will connect you to the wider city and community, through partnerships with cultural organizations, such as the Samling Institute for Young Artists, the Newcastle Lit & Phil Library, and Newcastle Cathedral. We also collaborate with leading national organizations such as Trinity Exam Board and the ISM and work with local music hubs (which deliver instrumental/vocal teaching in schools) to provide placement opportunities in the music teaching modules.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).