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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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3 Years

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**Explore all aspects of musical study as you tailor your degree to suit you**Our BA (Hons) Music degree course provides you with a great balance between practical and contextual work, as you engage with a wide variety of topics within the field of music.**Study a wide range of areas within music**Throughout your studies you will explore a wide range of styles, genres and skills as you learn the art of critical self-reflection, how to lead and collaborate with others, how to build ...Read more


Explore all aspects of musical study as you tailor your degree to suit you

Our BA (Hons) Music degree course provides you with a great balance between practical and contextual work, as you engage with a wide variety of topics within the field of music.


Study a wide range of areas within music

Throughout your studies you will explore a wide range of styles, genres and skills as you learn the art of critical self-reflection, how to lead and collaborate with others, how to build self-confidence and remain ‘present’ under performance conditions.


Build your course around your interests

This course offers you a vibrant and broad range of optional modules that allow you to focus on the areas of music that suit your strengths and interests.


Discover topics that include:

- Music performance- Musical theatre- Instrumental or vocal teaching- Music business- Community music- Self-employment and professional resilience- Popular music teaching.


Discover performance opportunities within our Conservatoire community

Within our vast community of over 400 students, the University of Chichester Conservatoire offers a wealth of opportunities to perform, socialise and build connections with others.Within the Conservatoire we have six orchestras, nine other large ensembles, five choirs and more than 70 small ensembles for you to have the opportunity to join.


Learn from experienced practitioners who really get to know you

Our dedication to smaller, more intimate class sizes means that our team of expert musicians, researchers and practitioners can learn how best to support you to ensure you can thrive.


Develop key employability skills

Working to support you in becoming industry ready, you will explore the audition and performance contexts and learn about the challenges of competition and perfectionism. You’ll also consider the necessary skills of networking and the possibilities of a portfolio career.Our BA (Hons) Music course develops key skills in problem solving, analysis, self-management and interpersonal relationships that employers from a wide range of sectors highly-value, meaning that you will leave the University of Chichester prepared for your career in either the music industry or whatever you choose to do next.


On this course you will:

- Study a range of different musical styles, genres and approaches.- Have the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and strengths.- Be able to join any of a large number of choirs, orchestras and ensembles.- Join a close community of 400+ student performers.- Develop your skills in problem-solving, analysis, self-management and interpersonal skills.- Learn from our team of expert team of musicians, researchers and practitioners.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Music
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Music graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Music graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Vanessa
26 Nov 24

Perfect place for one on one experience with..Read more

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Lucy
18 Jan 23

The university is quite small, but it means you get to know each other so much better. The music department is fully equipped and such a creative place..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

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The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).

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Popular A-level subjects

Music

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
44%
Music
34%
English Literature
26%
Psychology
14%
Dance
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from International

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£16344 Per year

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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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