Music - BA (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Merchiston Campus

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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4 Years

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Delivered by a diverse range of industry and research experienced lecturers, this course will enable you to respond to the changing landscape of the music and wider creative industries, making you adaptable and employable.This course is designed to support you in following pathways that reflect your specialist interests in performance, composition, production, or other areas such as education, management and research.You will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and ...Read more

Delivered by a diverse range of industry and research experienced lecturers, this course will enable you to respond to the changing landscape of the music and wider creative industries, making you adaptable and employable.This course is designed to support you in following pathways that reflect your specialist interests in performance, composition, production, or other areas such as education, management and research.You will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of your creative and scholarly intentions and mindset, with music as the primary medium for exploration and expression across a range of genres, including Classical, Jazz, Contemporary Commercial, Avant Garde and Popular Music styles (including Hip Hop, and Electronic Music).You will explore music in practical and contextual perspectives and domains, to develop your practical, critical and analytical skills and attributes. You will experience performance in a solo and/or ensemble/band context, depending on your specialism, with accompaniment provision (where appropriate). The practical application of orchestration/arranging and composition is emphasised through collaborative projects and workshops with instrumentalists. Work Placement: Yes and Study abroad: Yes.

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20/279
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53rd
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96th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
05 Dec 22

The campus is really well located, with lots of bus connections nearby. I am a Music student and the music facilities - rehearsal rooms and studios - are amazing, spacious and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
14 Nov 22

The facilities for the music department could be improved in some areas however overall this is a great place to study with a lot to offer..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
05 Dec 22
Music - BA (Hons)
The campus is really well located, with lots of bus connections nearby. I am a Music student and the music facilities - rehearsal rooms and studios - are amazing, spacious and...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
14 Nov 22
Music - BA (Hons)
The facilities for the music department could be improved in some areas however overall this is a great place to study with a lot to offer...
Read more
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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
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