Students on all courses share classes and activities to some extent. B. Mus M.A. B. Eng B. Mus. The B. Mus. course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in music, although it does not preclude other directions after university study. Harmony, keyboard work, orchestration, history and analysis all play a part in the initial stages, leading to an opportunity to study electro-acoustic music, notation, performance practice or other subjects, with a principal study such as composition, history or performance. It is thus able to equip the prospective musician with the necessary skills for careers in teaching, music administration or librarianship.
Some students continue as professional performers.
For further details, please click here . The M.A. is suitable for students who have some ability in music and an interest in its cultural background and technique. Technical ability or skill at the keyboard is not required, although technical classes, such as harmony, are available in a wide variety of options. There is a choice of historical studies as well as classes in orchestration, composition and electro-acoustic music. The choice of topics to study at Honours level is very wide.