Music BMus (Hons) - 2025/6
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BMus (Hons) Music
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Music |
| DipHE | Music |
| CertHE | Music |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | URB14001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | URB14001 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Music
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Music and Media
Programme Leader
WILEY Christopher (Music & Med)
Date of production/revision of spec
01/05/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To equip students with the critical skills to develop their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of musics.
- To foster the development of specialized knowledge and understanding of one or more of the subdisciplines of music.
- To equip students with the skills for independent learning.
- To develop the skills necessary for effective participation in team projects.
- To develop the skills necessary for successful employment in music/arts administration and management (4 year programme only)
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of one or more of the sub-disciplines of music. | K | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Show an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in music. | K | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Demonstrate the ability to interrogate or create musical texts and to present results in a coherent form. | K | ||
| Demonstrate a broad contextual knowledge relevant to the sub-discipline(s) studied. | K | DipHE | |
| Gather, synthesize, and evaluate evidence. | C | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Examine assumptions critically in the light of evidence | C | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Plan, implement, evaluate, and reflect critically on work in progress. | C | ||
| Synthesize inputs (materials, knowledge, instinct, tradition) in order to generate informed and personally owned outputs in written, aural, or practical output | C | DipHE | |
| Exercise judgement to make informed choices | C | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Physical dexterity and control (technical mastery of the instrument/voice). | P | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Presentational skills (e.g. audience awareness and acknowledgement). | P | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Gather and assimilate information and synthesize and organize relevant outputs. | T | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Develop ideas and construct arguments, and to evaluate such ideas and arguments critically. | T | ||
| Work in combination with others showing skills in teamwork, negotiation, organization, and decision-making. | T | CertHE, DipHE | |
| Work independently, and to show self-motivation and critical self-awareness. | T | DipHE |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 2.
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 1 and two optional modules in Semester 2.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS3049 | COMPOSITION 3A | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MUS3050 | COMPOSITION 3B | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3065 | PERFORMANCE 3A | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MUS3066 | PERFORMANCE 3B | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3079 | MUSIC PROJECT 3A | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MUS3080 | MUSIC PROJECT 3B | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3082 | TOPIC STUDY 3B | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3083 | MODERNISM AND POSTMODERNISM | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3078 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Compulsory | 45 | Year-long |
| CMT3004 | DIGITAL PERFORMANCE | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| MUS3081 | TOPIC STUDY 3A | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| MUS3084 | SCREEN MUSIC STUDIES | Optional | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose three optional modules from semester 1 and one module from semester 2 OR two optional modules from semester 1 and two from semester 2
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 2.
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 1 and two optional modules in Semester 2.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose three optional modules from semester 1 and two from semester 2
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSP010 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| MUSP011 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Optional | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -
Students must choose one of the two modules.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2025/6 academic year.