BA Music with Theatre and Performance

at Bangor University

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• WXS-1000: Introduction to Playwriting (20) or
  WXC-1000: Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu Drama (20)

Semester 2

• WXM-1120: Theatre Making (20) or
  WXC-1120: Dyfeisio Theatr (20)

20 to 40 credits from:

• WXM-1300: Music since 1850 (20) (Semester 1) or
  WXC-1300: Cerddoriaeth Ers 1850 (20) (Semester 1)

• WXM-1301: Music 1550 -1850 (20) (Semester 2) or
  WXC-1301: Cerddoriaeth 1550 - 1850 (20) (Semester 2)

40 to 60 credits from:

• WXM-1004: Intro - Harmony & Counterpoint (20) (Semester 1) or
  WXC-1004: Cyflwyniad Harmoni/Gwrthbwynt (20) (Semester 1)

• WXP-1016: Solo Performance Year 1 (20) (Semester 2) or
  WXC-1016: Perfformio Unawdol Blwyddyn 1 (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• WXK-1113: Composition and Sonic Art A (20) (Semester 1)

• WXK-1114: Composition and Sonic Art B (20) (Semester 2)

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• UXS-2123: Professional Practice (20) or
  UXB-2123: Ymarfer Proffesiynol (20)

Semester 2

• UXS-2121: Theatre and Performance: Self (20) or
  UXB-2121: Theatr a Pherfformio: Yr Hunan (20)

20 to 60 credits from:

• WXM-2011: Musicology Year 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  WXC-2011: Cerddoleg Blwyddyn 2 (20) (Semester 2)

• WXM-2205: Notation and Editing (20) (Semester 2)

• WXK-2233: Composition Year 2 (20) (Semester 1) or
  WXC-2233: Cyfansoddi Blwyddyn 2 (20) (Semester 2)

• WXK-2235: Acousmatic Composition (20) (Semester 2)

• WXP-2241: Solo Performance Year 2 (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  WXC-2241: Perfformio Unawdol Blwyddyn 2 (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

For all Music courses the ability to read staff notation is required.
 

Offers are tariff based, 80 - 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g:
 

• A Levels (including grade B in Music or in conjunction with alternative qualifications listed below **)

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H5 in Music)

• BTEC National/Extended Diploma in Music: MMP - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation)

• Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP - DDM**

• City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: Case by case**

• Access**

• Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted

• Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, although are not normally included in the offer.

• T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. 

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details.

We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to

** Can be considered in conjunction with grade B in A level Music; or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.

Home (UK) students
 

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).

• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).

• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

• International (including EU) students
   

International Student Tuition Fees
 

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
 

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.

• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

International    £15,750

Employment prospects are excellent, with a wide range of career options available. Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles, including: music and drama performance; work in the theatre (both on and behind the stage); work in media and recording companies; creative writing; professional writing and publishing; composition; acting and presenting. Many graduates choose to become music or drama teachers at all educational levels, others take up administrative posts with orchestras, theatre companies, opera houses or arts centres.