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Music and Drama BA Hons
Our BA Music and Drama joint honours course is one of only a handful of such courses available at any university in the UK, providing you with a rare opportunity to pursue your passions for all aspects
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Attend an interview
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Music and Drama BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Music at The University of Manchester
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.
A,A,B
Required subjects for Music and Drama BA Hons at The University of Manchester
AAB, including A in Music.
Alternatively, we will accept AAB plus ABRSM Grade 8 Theory at Merit or above, where a candidate is not taking A-level Music.
Also required is Associated Board (or equivalent examinations) Grade VIII Practical, preferably at Distinction, on an instrument or voice.
Typical Contextual Offer: ABB, including A in Music. Alternatively, we will accept ABB plus ABRSM Grade 8.
Also required is Associated Board (or equivalent examinations) Grade VIII Practical, preferably at Distinction, on an instrument or voice.
UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Music at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
7.0
Additional details
7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component.
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Performing Arts at The University of Manchester
member765059
19th December 21
Drama, BA Hons FullTime
Amazing course with an amazing community feel and great teaching. read more
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member1219922
28th November 15
Drama, BA Hons FullTime
The lecturers are really nice, making the lectures really fun. The content is interesting and it's so easy to make friends read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Music at The University of Manchester
member1348956
2nd June 20
Music, BMus Hons FullTime
Not reviewing the university, just the accommodation at MSV South, which is appalling read more
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