Music
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W300 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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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About this course
**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.
Modules
ear One
In your first year, you will demonstrate a growing awareness and understanding of reflective observation and critique, identify weaknesses in your approach to practice and preparation, and demonstrate a discerning and context-specific approach to repertoire choices.
You’ll also introduce or further familiarise yourself with a range of aspects of musical structure, notation, modern contexts and professional resilience.
Year Two
Your second year offers you the opportunity to choose which areas of musical study you’d like to focus on, with a wide range of module options that cover style, genre, the psychology of music performance and how to teach music to young learners.
You’ll learn how to communicate specialist knowledge with a growing sense of confidence to a wider audience and present work in an organised, intelligent manner, using a variety of media.
Year Three
In your final year, you will take more advanced optional modules which allow you to compliment your interests from previous years as you work towards your final personal study, which can either take the form of a performance recital or a written research project.
You will also enhance your expressive performance through considering acoustic and non-acoustic variables such as phrasing, articulation, dynamic range, tonal quality and use of movement and gesture, in order to most effectively utilise your growing technical and musical facility.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a range of assignments including:
Essays
Exams
Performance and practical work
Project work
Presentations
Seminar discussions.
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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
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