Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
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Phone:028 70123210
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Course summary
Study Music at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.
The undergraduate music degree programme at the School of Creative Arts and Technologies, Ulster University is based around four core elements: Performance, Composition, Musicology and Music Technology.
Year 1 is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of musical styles, genres and disciplines enabling them to develop existing skills and interests as well as acquire a range of new ones. Note: All year 1 modules are compulsory for BMus students:
• Musicology 1
• Performance Studies 1
• Performance Studies 2
• Musicology 2
• Music Technology 1
• Music Technology 2
• Composition & Orchestration 1
• Composition and Orchestration 2
Year 2 allows students the opportunity to begin specialising by introducing a number of optional modules as well as level 2 modules in the four core disciplines.
• Musicology 3
• Musicology 4
• Interactive Systems (Music, Media and Performance) (optional)
• Electronic Music, Sonic Arts and Sound Design (optional)
• Performance studies 3 (optional)
• Performance studies 4 (optional)
• Composition and Orchestration 3 (optional)
• Composition and Orchestration 4 (optional)
• Sound Recording and Studio Techniques (optional)
• Introduction to Music Business (optional)
• Introduction to Music in the Community (optional)
• Music and Moving Image (optional)
Year 3 Industrial Placement (optional). This module provides students with the opportunity to experience life as a professional in the creative industries as a paid employee of a company. They will be supported by an academic coordinator.
Year 3/4 enables students to focus their degree programme in one or more related areas of specialist interest with a broad range of advanced level modules. Placement presents students the opportunity to take part in an internship with a local music or arts organisation while the Project options allow students to pursue an independent course of research or practical work in a chosen field of musical study.
• Interactive Systems 2 (Arts and Media Technologies) (optional)
• Sound Theory/Sound Practice (optional)
• Project 1 (optional)
• Project 2 (optional)
• Jazz in the United States (optional)
• Double Project (optional)
• Music and Moving Image (optional)
• Performance Studies 5 (optional)
• Performance Studies 6 (optional)
• Conversations in Irish Traditional Music (optional)
• Composition Portfolio 1(optional)
• Composition Portfolio 2 (optional)
• Advanced Audio Production (optional)
• Placement 1 (optional)
• Placement 2 (optional)
• Experimental Music (optional)
• Teaching Music in the Community (optional)
Studying music prepares graduates for a range of careers both inside and outside of the music industry. Our students have been successful in establishing careers as composers and performers, studio engineers, teachers, community music leaders and many progress to postgraduate study.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- W302
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
If completing a QCF National Extended Diploma (2012) the requirements are DMM.
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course)
Overall profile of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
Scottish Higher - CCCCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
To include 12 at higher level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 9 other performing arts courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- CDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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 note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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