Music BA (Hons)
University of SussexOn campus - in person, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore sound in all its forms and transform your ideas into original music. Learn to navigate the realities of today’s music industry.
Key highlights
- Explore sound in all its forms, from creation to analysis
- Develop and transform your ideas into original music
- Learn to navigate the realities of today's music industry
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — You must have evidence of strong music ability. You might have A-level Music or Music Technology (with at least grade B in either) or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC in Music or International Baccalaureate HL Certificate in Music (see ‘Other UK Qualifications’ drop-down menu below for full details of entry requirements). You may have a performance or theory qualification from one of the accredited boards such as ABSRM or Rock School. You may have other evidence of strong performance, composition or professional experience from outside your academic studies. If you are applying without a formal music qualification, but otherwise have a strong UCAS application, we will probably ask you to submit evidence of your music ability as part of our selection process. You might, for example, be asked to provide a portfolio of compositions or songs/tracks or recordings of public performances, or a combination of these. You should describe your musical experience thoroughly in your personal statement
- GCSE — You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects
- Other qualification — Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please c…
Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Careers this course leads to
- Composer
- Songwriter
- Music producer
- Performing musician
- Sound designer
- Music industry administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £27,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sussex, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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