School of Music
BMus (Performance) (UCAS code: W300)
The School balances musical studies of performance, composition & critical & historical studies, with developing areas such as popular music, world musics & music technology.
Course length: 4 years
Contact: Dr Karen Burland (Admissions Tutor)
Email: music@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 3432583
BMus Music Performance 'Abroad' is an exciting four-year degree specialising in performance, with the third year spent in a conservatory environment abroad. Current destinations include the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic (EU subsidies are currently available for study in Europe). In addition to your performance specialisms, you will follow academic studies along with colleagues on the BA Music course. The Year Abroad is an invaluable way to improve your CV, your confidence, your career prospects and your language skills. ABRSM Grade 8 distinction or equivalent in your principal instrumental/vocal study is required at the time of application.
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The structure of the BMus (Performance) programme is as follows:
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules |
| Music Research Skills (10 credits) | Choose 20 credits from: |
| Music in History & Culture (30 credits) | Composition |
| Performance (30 credits) | Introduction to the Sciences of Music |
| Ensemble Performance (20 credits) | Electives |
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules |
| Performance (40 credits) | Choose one from: |
| Music in Context A (20 credits) | |
| Music in Context B (20 credits) | |
| Ensemble Performance (20 credits) | |
| Choose two (40 credits) from: | |
| Psychology of Listening & Performance | |
| Music Technology, Performance | |
| Notation & Editing | |
| Interpreting Popular & World Music modules | |
| Music in Practice, Ensemble Performance | |
| Music in Context A, Music in Context B | |
| Electives |
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules |
| Dissertation (40 credits) | Choose one (40 credits) from: |
| Peformance (40 credits) | Analysing Music, Psychology of Music |
| Music Technology | |
| Performance, Composition, Aesthetics | |
| Notation & Editing | |
| Music in Context, Ensemble Performance | |
| Applied Project, electives |
ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction or equivalent at the time of application. In addition to this you will also be required to achieve one of the following (or equivalent):
A level grades ABB, including A in Music (other A levels can include General Studies, but not Practical Music)
Scottish Highers: AAABB (A in Music)
BTECs: a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit in a music specialism.
***Please note that entry onto BMus (Performance) is by audition only***
Aside from offering an enjoyable and fulfilling academic experience, this degree offers a natural pathway to a career as a music teacher or performer, and offers skills that will be valued by prospective employers in other fields. The study and performance of music develops independent thinking, and a range of analytical and communication skills that are highly valued in the professional world you will enter after university. Many of our graduates work as teachers, composers, arts administrators, performers or go on to further study, whilst others work in a range of other careers which value the skills provided by a music degree. A degree from the University of Leeds is highly respected and will provide you with an excellent foundation for your professional life.