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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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The BA Music combined degree is a unique opportunity to study the musical traditions of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and their global diasporas. SOAS Music has an international reputation for providing a platform for musicians, industry specialists, and researchers from around the world.Students study music from a variety of perspectives, including ethnomusicology, anthropology, politics, and history, and survey a broad range of Asian and African musical cultures. In years 2 and 3 they are encouraged to develop their own interests by focusing on specific regions and by considering cross-regional themes, from music and gender to the music business.Performance is a central component of the degree. You will develop expertise in a great variety of musical performance traditions.The course combines academic and practical skills: students are trained in research methods, critical theories, fieldwork practice, sound recording, podcasting, presentation skills, and musical performance.Some two-subject programmes are completed in three years while others take four years and include a year abroad.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
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Access to HE Diploma:
D27M18 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D27M18P3 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3M2M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
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£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£9,535 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£22,870 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£22,870 per year
Students from International
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