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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Become a multiskilled, professional musician on this industry-facing degree.Whether you’re an aspiring performer, session musician, composer, music educator or sound artist, we’ll prepare you for a sustainable career in the modern music industry. Our expert tutors and guest lecturers will support you to hone your practice while experimenting with genres, styles and technologies.Collaborating with other musicians, producers, sound engineers, stage techs and songwriters in professional facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to develop projects around ensembles, session bands and vocal groups as well as music for film, immersive experiences and experimental performance.You will:Learn to play in a range of musical styles and genres, in a variety of professional contexts Develop an experimental, critical and creative approach to making your work Play regularly in ensembles, including session bands, vocal groups, contemporary music groups and laptop orchestras Benefit from guest speaker artists and ensembles. Visitors have included Adrian Utley (Portishead), Graham Fitkin (composer), Kenny Werner (pianist), Ed O’Brien (Radiohead) and Kevos (ensemble) Have the chance to gain industry experience, from shadowing a professional composer or interning with a record label, to working with an orchestra Have the opportunity to investigate study options with our prestigious international exchange partners, such as CalArts (USA), Griffith University (Australia), LASALLE (Singapore) and Nagoya University (Japan)
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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T Level:
P - M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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