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Modules

Year 1

We know everyone comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences so our first year:

• ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive
• is designed to help you connect to and build relationships with your fellow students

You will take up to 120 credits of modules split as follows:

• Compulsory core modules (100 credits) – combine knowledge of theory, and performance with the aesthetics and application of technology
• Optional music modules (0-20 credits) – start exploring your special interests
• Optional modules in other subjects (0-20 credits) – an opportunity to approach a music topic from another angle, learn a language or explore an unrelated passion!

You must pass year one but it does not count towards your final degree classification.

Core modules

• Elements of Music 1
• Elements of Music 2
• Aesthetics of Electronic and Computer Music
• Applied Digital Musicianship
• Repertoire Studies 1: Music Before the 20th Century
• Repertoire Studies 2: 20th-Century Music

Optional modules

• Global Music Studies
• Performance 1
• Skills in Composition
• Ensemble Performance

Year 2

You will take up to 120 credits of modules split as follows:

Compulsory core modules (20 credits) – focus on digital music theory and how the latest technology can help you compose, create and manipulate audio
Optional modules (60-80 credits) – build on existing interests or explore new ones. Gain professional experience with our Work Placement module.
Optional modules in other subjects (0-20 credits)
Many year two modules are also offered as year three options.

You must pass year two which counts one third towards your final degree classification.

Core modules

• Digital Composition

Optional modules
Music technology

• Recording Studio Practice

History and culture

• Approaches to Popular Music
• Jazz: Origins and Styles
• Aesthetics of Music
• The Hollywood Musical
• The Social Life of Scores
• Film Music
• The Broadway Musical
• Historical Performance and Early Music Revivals

Society and community

• Music Work Placement
• Contemporary Approaches to Music Education
• Music and Health

Composition

• Creative Orchestration
• Electroacoustic Composition
• Composing for Words, Theatre and Moving Image

Performance

• Performance 2
• Advanced Ensemble Performance
• Conducting

Year 3

You will take up to 120 credits of modules split as follows:

• Core modules (40 credits) – develop specialised knowledge and skills in production and recording
• Optional modules (60-80 credits) – choose from a wide range of modules including the opportunity to write a dissertation on a subject of your choice. 
• Optional modules in other subjects (0-20 credits)

You must pass year three which counts two thirds towards your final degree classification.

Core modules

• Recording Studio Practice
• Music Production

Optional modules
History and culture

• Dissertation or Editorial/Analytical Project
• Jazz: Origins and Styles
• Aesthetics of Music
• The Art of 18th-Century Performance Improvisation - Research Seminar
• The Hollywood Musical
• Approaches to Popular Music
• Composition Portfolio
• Performance 3
• Creative Orchestration
• The Social Life of Scores
• Analysing Early Music
• Film Music
• The Broadway Musical

Society and community

• Dissertation in Music
• Research Seminar: Music and Environmentalism
• Race and Music Theatre

Composition

• Composition Portfolio
• Creative Orchestration
• Composing for Words, Theatre and Moving Image
• Electroacoustic Composition
• Digital Composition

Performance

• Performance 3

Learn a language

We're keen to offer you the opportunity to develop your language skills while studying here.

You can learn a language for its own sake or because it complements your degree or intended career.

We cater for all levels - from complete beginners to near-native competence.

There are currently nine language options available.

Check out the Language Centre for more information