Performance BMus (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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4 Years

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This 4-year BMus (Hons) Performance degree will prepare you for your career in industry. You will train in the art of performance itself and study performance anxiety, the use of gesture in performance, and concert and event hosting. You will have the opportunity to study the Alexander Technique, Yoga, dance and acting alongside a range of contextual modules.Our ensembles are involved in a lot of performance work along with a rich programme of concerts, recitals and master classes by visiting ...Read more

This 4-year BMus (Hons) Performance degree will prepare you for your career in industry. You will train in the art of performance itself and study performance anxiety, the use of gesture in performance, and concert and event hosting. You will have the opportunity to study the Alexander Technique, Yoga, dance and acting alongside a range of contextual modules.Our ensembles are involved in a lot of performance work along with a rich programme of concerts, recitals and master classes by visiting artists.You will study in the University of Chichester Conservatoire, which has one of the largest and liveliest music departments in the UK with a community of over 400 student performers. You will access facilities including computerised recording and media studios, well equipped practice rooms and an acoustically superb performance venue.You will complete a personal project in your final year, which is an opportunity to present a longer and more challenging programme of performance work.On this course you will:-Train in the art of performance.-Study a range of contextual modules.-Join one or more Conservatoire ensembles.-Perform throughout your degree.-Take part in concerts, recitals and master classes by visiting artists.

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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
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Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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85%
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Music graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Music graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Tsampika
18 Nov 24

I love how friendly everyone one. The lecturers are very kind and supportive. The staff is very caring and always tries to fulfil our needs. I think we could have more clubs and..Read more

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Ella
18 Nov 24

My accomodation is very good and I have met lots of lovely people! It would have been good to maybe have social events run on the first few nights in Fishbourne to help people..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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

DMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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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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£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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£16,344 per year

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£16344 Per year

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Tsampika
18 Nov 24
Music Performance BA (Hons)
I love how friendly everyone one. The lecturers are very kind and supportive. The staff is very caring and always tries to fulfil our needs. I think we could have more clubs and...
Read more
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Ella
18 Nov 24
Music Performance BA (Hons)
My accomodation is very good and I have met lots of lovely people! It would have been good to maybe have social events run on the first few nights in Fishbourne to help people...
Read more
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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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