University of West London, the United Kingdom
University of West London| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMus (Hons) | Part-time | 6 years | September | GBP 6167 | GBP 7667 |
Course summary
88% of students on our music courses said they 'would recommend their course to others' in the National Student Survey 2016.
Our courses in music performance offer the unique combination of a university education with outstanding professional training that develops your musicianship skills as well as analytical and critical abilities. This is enhanced by a generous provision of one-to-one lessons that focus upon developing your individual instrumental or vocal skills.
On this dynamic and stimulating course, you will benefit from regular masterclasses given by some of the world's most reputed and passionate musicians and performance coaching from leading professional ensembles-in-residence. You will build your musicianship skills, and acquire the tools and knowledge required to pursue a career in today's diverse music industry.
This course involves individual lessons on a main instrumental or vocal study in classical or jazz though there are many opportunities to cross over genres and styles. You will develop flexible musicianship skills and gain the opportunity to explore new styles and techniques. Teaching and learning is practical and includes one-to-one lessons, masterclasses, group coaching, tutorials, lectures, seminars and a wide range of ensemble work. Performance is at the heart of this course and you will be given many opportunities to give concerts both within the university and in the wider community.
Other options available for BMus (Hons) Music Performance
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main fee£6,167Fees for overseas students
Main fee£7,667Find out if you are a home or overseas student.Funding
Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
You will need:
Grade 8 standard on the first study instrument or voice is desired plus sight reading ability at Grade 5 or 6 and theory at Grade 5.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses
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