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The BMus(Hons) programme structure ‘at a glance’

Each module is assigned a level within the National Qualifications Framework. Within our 4-year BMus Programme the three levels do not equate to the year of study (except in PrincipalStudy). Core modules in years 1 and 2 can be taken at levels 4, 5 or 6. Optional modules inyears 3 and 4 are taken at levels 5 and 6.

YEAR 1

Principal Study Level 4 60 credits Credits within this module may be split if youfollow a Second or Related Study (you mustaudition for Second Study).

•  Level 4 Related Study = 0 credits

•  Level 5 Related Study = 10 credits

•  Level 4 Second Study = 20 credits

Historical Studies Level 4 20 credits

Practical

Musicianship

Levels 4or 5

20 credits Level taken is determined by the result youachieve in your start-of-year Placement Test

 Aural Levels 4,

5 or 6

10 credits During the course of the year you opt to take

whichever level you prefer

Professional Skills Level 4 10 credits

Overall credi ts 120

 All modules are prerequisites for Year 2 units and must be passed. The single exception is Level 4 Aural which, if failed in Year 1, must be passed at the end of Year 2 in order to progress to Year 3.

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YEAR 2

Principal Study Level 5 60 credits As for Level 4

Historical Studies Level 5 20 credits Choice of courses available

Stylistic Studies Level 5 or6

10 credits Choice of courses available

 Aural Levels 5or 6

10 credits

 Aural in ProfessionalContexts Level 6 10 credits You follow this course if you passed Level 6 Aural in Year 1. If you passed Level 5 Aural inYear 1 you can opt to take this course instead ofLevel 6 Aural

Professional Skills Level 5 20 credits

Overall credi ts 120

•  120 credits required for progression to Year 3.

•  You must pass in Level 4 Aural by the end of Year 2 in order to progress to Year 3.

YEAR 3

Principal Study Level 6 60—80credits

You may choose whether to weight this moduleat 80, 70 or 60 credits, depending on your

option choices and on whether you take aSecond or Related Study.

Options Levels 5and 6

60—40credits

Choose 10, 20 and 30 credit units from a rangeof Level 5 and 6 options

Overall credi ts 120

•  120 credits required for progression to Year 4.

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YEAR 4

Principal Study GraduationLevel

60—80credits

You may choose whether to weight this moduleat 80, 70 or 60 credits, depending on your

option choices and on whether you take aSecond or Related Study.

Options Levels 5and 6

60—40credits

Choose 10, 20 and 30 credit units from a rangeof Level 5 and 6 options

Overall credits 120

•  120 credits must be completed in Year 4 for the award of a BMus(Hons).