Music and Modern Languages & Cultures, BA, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	4 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	0

About Music and Modern Languages & Cultures, BA - at University of Sheffield

Perform, compose and write about music while developing high-level language skills and an understanding of different cultures.

Our curriculum and expertise span seven different areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries, and music technology. We offer an impressive array of modules, with academic and practical study in most music genres, including classical, pop, jazz, folk and world music. You'll develop your skills as a musician and music researcher, and have the freedom to follow your own interests.

In your modern languages and cultures modules, you'll focus on one or two languages, choosing from French, German, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Czech, Italian (available as a second language only), Catalan, Luxembourgish (available to study from the second year) or Portuguese.

You can take any language from beginner's level, and you can take French, German, Russian or Spanish post-A Level (or equivalent). As well as taking modules that focus on practical language skills, you'll also explore topics such as linguistics, literature, society, politics, history, philosophy and film studies.

You'll receive a thorough grounding in the skills and knowledge required to become a successful musician. You'll learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres, delve into the histories and cultural contexts of both Western classical and world music, and have the chance to receive compositional training in both instrumental and music technology software.

You'll be required to take a minimum number of credits within both departments each year, but how you choose to divide your modules after this is up to you: split your modules evenly between music and modern languages and cultures, or choose to weight your degree in favour of one subject or the other.

You'll spend the third year of your course abroad. We have a wide range of destinations on offer, both within Europe and beyond: choose to study at a leading university, carry out an approved work placement, or in some cases take part in exciting volunteering opportunities. Please be aware that we do not offer a year abroad option in Italy.

Throughout your degree, you'll be studying in an environment dedicated to high-quality teaching, world-leading research, and innovative public engagement. We have cutting-edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.

You'll graduate having a thorough understanding of the music industry in all its diverse contemporary forms, allowing you to forge an international and rewarding career that interests you.

Outside of your degree, there are many ways to develop your interests, insights and critical faculties. Opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, and our University Concerts series, which hosts over 100 musical events and performances every year.

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Dual and combined honours degrees

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.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

ABB
typically including Music and a modern foreign language

A Levels + additional qualifications: BBB, typically including Music and a modern foreign language + B in the EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 33, typically with 5 in Higher Level Music and a modern foreign language
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Music* + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification
BTEC Diploma: DD in Music + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language
Scottish Highers: + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB typically in Music and a modern foreign language
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB typically in Music and a modern foreign language
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

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Other requirements

Music Technology is acceptable in lieu of Music (except for BTEC)
If you are not studying a modern foreign language, the department will consider other evidence of aptitude for language learning (such as a languages GCSE at grade 6/B, or an English language qualification for non-native speakers of English)
Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) is acceptable in lieu of Music

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