Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Course summary
Why choose this course
A proven track record of excellence: we have been ranked by the Guardian University Guide as being in the top three UK universities for music for the past three years.
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Join inspiring ensembles and societies, from the University Orchestra, University Chamber Choir, Big Band, student ensembles and bands, as well as perform in, and watch, weekly lunchtime student recitals. Plus, you’ll have visits and performances by industry professionals – performers, composers, promoters, publishers and educators.
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Access to our custom-built performance spaces, including a multi-purpose concert/recital room, an immersive multichannel speaker performance space, 10 practice rooms, edit rooms and new synth lab.
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You’ll also receive one-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons in your primary study as part of your course.
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Unlock your potential for careers in performance, composition, music history, analysis, or a whole wealth of other music degree jobs, through our experienced staff, vibrant musical community and excellent professional placement links.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study
On our course you can take performance and composition in each year. Alongside these, you’ll study music across history and within culture. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of music theory and analysis.
You’ll graduate from our course with a BMus qualification, which denotes a practical emphasis – we use performing and/or composing as the key ways to increase your knowledge of music and develop your musicianship. You’ll learn about music of the past and the present, in both classical and popular styles.
In your final year, you’ll develop a large-scale individual project; this is a good example of the flexible approach you can take to your learning – it can be a substantial written investigation, or a performance or composition project, with complementary writing.
Modules
Course Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- Bachelor of Music (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Music (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Surrey has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
Overall:
BBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
BBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherABBBB
Overall:
ABBBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
ABBBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 27 Merit: 18
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including:
27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including:
27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Overall:
BBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
BBB
Required subjects:
Music or Music Technology at grade B. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 32
Overall:
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Required subjects:
Music HL5/SL6. If Music not taken in IB, please contact us to discuss suitability. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL/SL4.
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Required subjects:
Music HL5/SL6. If Music not taken in IB, please contact us to discuss suitability. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Music or Music Technology. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Music or Music Technology. Additionally, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or equivalent is encouraged.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Overall:
DDM
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
DDM
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. |
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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