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Music BA Hons

Performing Arts and Music at

Northumbria University

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Main Site

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Not Available

Music BA Hons

Pursue your passion for music with a Music BA (Hons) at Northumbria University and get career-ready!

With a sector-leading 20 hours per year of weekly individual instrumental or vocal tuition, modules

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan
Audition for a Place

What you won’t need to do

Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Music BA Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Music at Northumbria University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Music BA Hons at Northumbria University

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: Applicants should be performing at grade 7 level or above in Music Performance, or a recognised equivalent, and the ability to read music (staff notation). Applicants not taking graded music examinations will be considered, and you may be asked to attend an online audition. You should ensure that your musical experience is detailed in your personal statement. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: Applicants may be asked to submit a video recording demonstrating their performance ability, and have a discussion with academics about their application. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Music at Northumbria University

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Asked for: 112 UCAS Tariff points

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