BA (Hons) Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production

  • International students can apply
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
UCAS tariff points 280-320 points, 180 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year
GCE A level 280-320 points including B in Music. 180 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year. Appropriate subjects including Music, General Studies not accepted.
GCE A level double award 280-320 points (BB), to include Music. 180 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year.
BTEC National Diploma DDM (280-320). To include Music. MPP (160) for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year.
Scottish Highers 280-320 points. 180 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year. To include Music.
Irish Leaving Certificate 280-320 points. 180 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year. To include Music.
International Baccalaureate 31 points, to include 5 (Higher Level) in Music. 24 points for Music: Interactive Music and Studio Production with a Foundation Year.

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

The School particularly welcomes students from overseas and students aged 21 or over, who, in lieu of formal academic qualifications, have the relevant experience and can demonstrate the necessary motivation, knowledge and potential to follow the course successfully.

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

TOEFL score: IBT: 87 (Int) 76 (EU)

Applicant profile

You should be able to sight-read, have a good understanding of chords, scales, rhythms and harmony, and have the ability to transcribe ensemble performances. You will be auditioned on the instrument you wish to study for practice-based pathways. All applicants are expected to have some knowledge of acoustics and the principles that govern the creative use of music technology.  

You will be required to undertake a theory test and performance audition for the course.

We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have formal entry qualifications are required to sit a written assessment which is designed for this purpose. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University. Please contact Seamus Simpson the Director of Admissions for further information.