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BA(Hons) Music

Falmouth University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

If you’re stylistically eclectic and keen to experiment, this is the course for you. Whether you aspire to be a performer, composer, session musician, music educator, or sound artist or to work in a mixture of these disciplines, we’ll offer an insight into the modern music industry.

Based on our supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll develop your practice, pushing stylistic and technological boundaries while carving out your musical identity.

You will:

Learn to play in a range of musical styles and genres in a variety of professional contexts
Play regularly in ensembles, including session bands, vocal groups, contemporary music groups and laptop orchestras
Benefit from guest speaker artists and ensembles. Recent visitors include Adrian Utley (Portishead), Graham Fitkin (composer), Kenny Werner (pianist), Ed O’Brien (Radiohead) and Kavos (ensemble)
Have the chance to gain industry experience, from shadowing a professional composer or interning with a record label to working with a professional orchestra
Have the opportunity to investigate study options with our prestigious international exchange partners, including CalArts (USA), Griffith University (Australia), LASALLE (Singapore) and Nagoya University (Japan)

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.

Course route Entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree

with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Audio Cultures and Critical Theory
Composition Studies: The Elements of Music
Performance Studies: Self and Sound
Core Music Practice
Music Technologies
Contemporary Techniques

2 Optional modules

Voice
Timbre
Supersonic
The Working Musician: Reproduce, Arrange; Mutate
The Hit Machine
The Music Educator
Music and Moving Image
Creative Performance Technology

3 Year 2

Creative Writing and Research in Virtual Music
Music Innovations
Professional Music Practice
Applied Music

4 Year 3

Specialist Practice in Context
Dissertation
Professional Portfolio

Language Requirement

IELTS5.5
TOEFL59
PTE50
Duolingo69

For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you must meet the standard equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.

Additional Information

Placement year (optional) You can take an optional placement year after your second year on a three-year programme. You’ll be responsible for finding your placement with support from the RealWORKS employability team. Choosing this option will enhance your industry experience and skills while studying. How you’ll study during your placement year You’ll spend time working as part of a business or organisation in a professional context. This can be in one role or up to three and must be for a minimum of 24 weeks. You’ll develop in-demand workplace skills, deepen your insight into the industry and grow your network of contacts, all of which could help you get ahead in your career after graduation. Throughout this year, you’ll develop a portfolio of work that includes critical self-reflection on what has been learned from the experience. You’ll be required to provide evidence of your experiences, the skills you’ve learned and your professional growth.

Programme Information

Course CategoryMusic and Performance

Course LevelUndergraduate

Awarding BodyFalmouth University

Campus NamePenryn

DurationFull-time, 3 years Placement year, 4 years

Available IntakeJanuary, September

IELTS Score5.5

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