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Music (with Foundation Year)

Course details
  • BMus (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)

Course summary

Our Music (with Foundation Year) BA option is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.

The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the undergraduate degree.

At Bangor University, making music and understanding music go hand in hand. You will be taught by world-renowned composers, performers and musicologists, who will encourage you to explore the connections between all three fundamental aspects of musical study and how they relate to wider culture and society.

On successful completion of your Foundation Year, you can progress to Year 1 of the BMus(Hons) Music. Our BMus course is exclusively music modules whilst our BA Music course includes optional modules from other subjects. We also offer a foundation programme for our BA programme please see Music (with Foundation Year) W30F.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Modules

For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W32F
Institution code:
B06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 - 96 points

We can accept combinations of level 3 qualifications.

A level

Including: AS-levels, General Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Diplomas and Certificate are accepted.

We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

Accepted.

Scottish Higher

Accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Accepted.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted.

T Level

T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.

We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas, Cambridge Technical Certificates and Diplomas; Irish Leaving Certificate. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements

English language requirements

For the most up-to-date information on acceptable English Language proficiency qualifications, please visit our webpage below.https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.

To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
Our admissions process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances.

Learn more on the Bangor University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees and scholarship information for Home applicants can be found here:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/new-undergraduates

Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition

Clearing contact details

Admissions contact

Clearing Enquiries

Email:admissions@bangor.ac.uk

Phone:0800 0851818

Course Clearing information

Additional information

The easiest way to get in touch with us prior to August 10 is by using the Online Enquiry form and/or social media. From August 10 onwards, please call the Clearing Helpline 0800 085 1818.

Course contact details

Contact Bangor University

Enquiry form

Email:admissions@bangor.ac.uk

Phone:01248 383717

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