Combine precision and creativity. Explore two interconnected disciplines as you study technical language and formulae alongside musical technique and practice. Develop your musical craft, learning from world-leading music tutors, and develop your critical thinking and independent learning skills while exploring the advanced study of mathematics. **Why study this course?** - Choose from diverse modules like Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, Mechanics and Real and Complex Analysis. - Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft. - Explore the city of Birmingham’s music venues, from the grand Birmingham Symphony Hall to the more intimate Jam House. - Take advantage of the option for a year in computer science within your course and gain in-depth knowledge of computing. - Benefit from industry connections with a wide range of high profile companies - from E.ON, Caterpillar and Jaguar Land Rover to the Office for National Statistics, R&A, and FDM Group. **Top 15 for Music in the Complete University Guide 2025 and the Guardian University Guide 2025**
A Level: AAB | To include A level Music at grade A and A level Mathematics at grade A. Grade 6-8 ABRSM Theory or ABRSM grade 8 Performance is acceptable if you are not studying A Level Music, provided it is completed alongside three A levels. Equivalent Trinity or LCM Music theory qualifications are still considered. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Maths and Music. Grade 7 ABRSM theory qualification will be accepted as a substitute for Higher Level Music provided you have met all other IB requirements. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM | BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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