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Music - BMus (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)

  • Location

    King's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Music at Aberdeen is the wonderful opportunity to learn, compose and perform with world-renowned composers, conductors, musicologists and researchers working in all genres, styles and periods. You will benefit from first-class facilities and instruments and unrivalled opportunities to grow as a musician and performer, be part of the vibrant musical scene in north-east Scotland and have options to specialise in teaching music or working with music in community settings.Music at Aberdeen offers a range of diverse courses and the performance and composition skills that you will develop will help you prepare for an exciting career in music. Some of the topics that you will explore throughout the programme include musicianship, digital musicianship, music theory, harmony and analysis, composition, music history and musicology, performance, composition, conducting, harmony and ethnomusicology.Instrumental/vocal courses available in all years of the programme, with tuition costs normally covered by the University.University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber and Chapel choirs with growing international reputations, Choral Society, String Ensemble, Viol Consort, Recorder Consort, New Music Group, Baroque Ensemble, Concert Band, Big Band, Opera Society, chamber groups and many more.Excellent performance opportunities with the early sixteenth-century Chapel often used for services and performances of sacred and concert music.Our Chapel boasts an all-mechanical pipe organ built by the French builder Aubertin – the first by this builder in the UK.Opportunities to perform at University ceremonies, graduations, recitals, VIP visits, formal dinners and festivals.The prestigious Ogston Music Prize and a range of scholarships and special support for outstanding students.Aberdeen city is known as a lively centre for music and links with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Aberdeen City Music School, North East of Scotland Music School, the Sound Festival and other organisations continue to develop.Opportunities to take part in master classes led by visiting musicians.A packed campus programme of student and public events, exhibitions, seminars, invited speakers and the annual May Festival which welcomes internationally acclaimed musicians, choirs and orchestras to campus every spring.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    45th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    190 85%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    27th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    10th

    61

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