Music
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: W302 | Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: W302 | Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
AAB including Music ABB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
Access to HE Diploma
Award of Access to HE Diploma in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34, with 5 in Higher Level Music; 33 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 including Music; H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD + B in A Level Music; DD in Music + A at A Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Music
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Music + AAABB in Scottish Highers
Scottish Higher
AAABB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity); AAAAB including Music
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B + AA including Music at A Level; B + AB at A Level + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity)
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About this course
Taught by world-leading academics, we offer a diverse and flexible range of modules, inspiring you to become the musician you want to be. We provide creative experiences within a range of musical industries to help you establish your professional career.
**Become an independent musician and music researcher, find your creative voice and take your first steps towards forging a rewarding, international career.**
A music degree from Sheffield is about supporting you to become the musician you want to be. Taught by world-leading academics, you’ll study everything from performance, composition and musicology, to ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and technology.
You’ll learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres, delve into the histories and cultural contexts of music both at home and from around the world, and have the chance to receive compositional training in both instrumental and music technology software.
Together we embrace all music genres and perspectives on music, encouraging you to develop your skills as an independent musician and music researcher.
Culminating in a final year project, taught over a full academic year in group sessions and regular tutorials, this degree will help establish a portfolio of work that will help you find success in a range of careers.
**The University of Sheffield is an All-Steinway School. This accreditation enables students to access pianos of the highest quality and places the University among a select group of international education institutions.**
**Why study this course?**
- 18 hours of instrumental tuition: Learn from one of our distinguished professional teachers in the first year, whether or not you choose to take a performance module.
- Work in Music: Gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.
- Become a Sheffield Made Musician: Enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene that gave birth to the likes of Self Esteem, PULP and Arctic Monkeys. Feed off this inspiring musical heritage, and collaborate with our regional industry partners.
- Creative experiences: Opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, masterclasses and our dynamic musical event series.
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School of Languages, Arts and Societies (Music)
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