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BA (Hons) Applied Music

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Prepare yourself for the music industry of the future on this acclaimed course, studying any genre or style of your choice in your home region. Exploring traditional, Celtic, pop, jazz, classical, and rock genres, explore the culture of the Highlands and Islands, with a focus on the application of music in a variety of professional contexts.

Learn from professionals at the top of their fields, and develop skills in performance, education, recording, creative production, business, enterprise, networking, and communication, helping you access opportunities close to home and internationally. With many graduates successfully employed in fields such as performance, education, touring, research, and music business, join a program with excellent industry connections and get your career in applied music off to an excellent start.

General Eligibility

3 Scottish Highers at grade ABB or above, OR

2 A levels at grade B or above

Additional entry requirements for performers: Grade 7 Associated Board or Trinity College or equivalent on the first instrument (including grade 5 music theory or equivalent)

Consideration will also be given to candidates who can demonstrate a high level of ability in one or more of the composition and creative skills; and music technology, including computer-based music production

You will be required to attend an audition and interview to assess your technical ability

Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE
  • Performance practice 1

  • Ensemble 1

  • Music in its widest context: social, cultural, historical

  • Creativity is more important than knowledge

  • Remote digital music collaboration

  • You will also choose one option module which may include:

  • Gaelic for learners 1A

  • Music and the creative industries: the portfolio musician

2 Year 2 - DipHE

Core modules are:

  • Performance practice 2

  • The effective contributor

  • Music, power, and commerce

  • Creative skills

  • Creation through technology

You will also choose one option module which may include:

  • Gaelic for learners 1A

  • Music in the creative industries

  • Music sync and placement

3 Year 3 - BA

Core modules are:

  • Professional practice

  • Music in social and historical contexts

  • Music in educational and community contexts 1

  • Applied music research skills

  • Creative identity

  • Creative technology applications

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

Core modules are:

  • Applied music: performance, creation or research

  • Applied music: critique and evaluation

You will also choose option modules which may include:

  • Emerging technologies

  • Music in educational and community contexts 2

  • Music and Culture

  • Sustainable creative endeavour

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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