The BA (Hons) Music degree engages students both practically and intellectually in the study of their discipline, through a consideration of music in a variety of styles, approaches and contexts. The course focuses on the concept of 'learning by doing' and provides a range of opportunities to experience live musical performance, from solo work to large-scale orchestral and choral productions. With a curriculum that integrates theory and practice in dynamic and productive ways, you are able to specialise in areas such as performance, composition, music technology, jazz studies and music education.
Individual instrumental and vocal tuition is included within the course for students enrolled on Performance modules, delivered by a large team of visiting tutors of international reputation.
We are especially proud of our extensive and stimulating programme of public concerts, theatrical performances and workshops. On campus, we host a series of weekly lunch-time concerts given by professional musicians, and visiting artists and performers are regularly invited to give master-classes and workshops across the degree programmes. Large-scale orchestral and choral concerts are mounted at venues throughout the city, together with a variety of smaller ensembles, from early music groups to jazz bands. Membership of the Cambridge University Musical Society and the Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra is open to Anglia Ruskin students via audition and many of the chapel choirs and college orchestras in Cambridge include Anglia Ruskin musicians.
Outstanding facilities within Music and Performing Arts offer you the chance to gain the sort of skills much valued by prospective employers. Accommodation includes a purpose-built Music Centre with lecture and practice rooms, recital hall, five state-of-the-art computer music studios, plus the Mumford Theatre, a full-size receiving house for professional touring companies.
The opportunity to spend a period of study in the United States or Europe will allow you to add an international dimension to your studies, as well as enhancing your complete learning experience.
When you graduate you will be able to:
display an appropriate degree of technical ability and a mature understanding of performance
display the confidence to create your own work through composition and improvisation
demonstrate an insight into the culture, theory and practice of a range of music styles.
Module guide
Course content will vary depending on the choice of available options. As a guide, modules might include:
Year one
Performance 1
Musicology and Musicianship 1
Composing and Improvising
Music and Technology
Introduction to World Music and Ethnomusicology
Year two
Performance 2
Music in Context
Composing and Improvising 2
World Music Regional Studies
Acousmatic Composition
Electroacoustic Ensemble
The Practice of Music Education
Year three
Major Project
Performance 3
Composition 3
Intertextuality in Music
Enterprise in the Creative Arts
Sonic Art
Art, Music and Performance
Arts Administration
Principles of Music Therapy
Radiophonica
Sensor Technology
Associated careers
The practical and vocational skills gained through this course, combined with the ability to specialise in a particular field, should make you particularly attractive to potential employers within the industry. Recent graduates now currently enjoy careers as performers, composers, technologists, arts administrators and music teachers.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via a very broad mix of methods including: essays, creative projects, aural examinations, presentations, public performances, portfolios and a Major Project, which may include creative work.
200 - 240 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. Required subject(s): A Level Music at grade B, ABRSM grade 7 (Practical) or equivalent, Applicants may be asked to provide a tape or CD For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk