Our lecturers and support staff include active performers, composers, conductors, musicologists and music therapists.
You will have access to outstanding facilities that mirror industry, including dedicated practice spaces, four high-quality recording studios and a fully networked music lab, running a range of industry-relevant software including Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton and Sibelius. We also have Avid Certified Instructors and Pro Tools experts on our staff.
Our graduates commonly pursue portfolio careers, within and outside of music industries, that include performance, production, composition, community music, music education, music therapy and music business and management. The transferable skills gained from studying a music degree are also appealing to graduate employers in other fields.
You are expected to purchase and maintain your own instrument. Exceptions include piano, drum kit and percussion, in which case students can access University owned instruments on campus. You will need to purchase some specialist equipment related to music technology modules (you’ll be advised on any necessary purchases at the time of entry).
If you have studied HNC or HND Music, Music Business, Sound Production or equivalent, you may be eligible for direct entry on our outgoing BMus (Hons) Music, or BA (Hons) Popular Music courses.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W303
Institution code:
E59
Campus Name:
Merchiston Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Grade BC must be from the following subjects: English, Music or Music Technology, Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, or Classics.
Grades AB must be from the following subjects: English, Music or Music Technology, Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, or Classics.
27 points overall including 6,5,4 at HL Grades 6,5 must be from the following subjects: English, Music or Music Technology, Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, or Classics.
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Criteria.
Please note there are limited places available for Year 2 entry.
HNC - Pass HNC in a related subject (Music, Music Performance, Sound Production) with a grade A in the graded unit.
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