BMus Music
About this course
BMus in Music, focusing on practical and theoretical studies over four years. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Communication & Writing. Students complete a final-year research project in the form of a 10,000-word dissertation.
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Entry requirements
SQA Highers Applicants who achieve BBBB in four distinct disciplines are encouraged to apply. Higher Music preferred. We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. A LEVEL Three A Levels at BBC. A Level Music is preferred. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at H3. Music at Higher preferred. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points at 5, 5, 5. Music at HL 5 or above preferred. Please Note: Candidates for the BMus Music (honours) are required to demonstrate a strong interest in the study of music as well as significant attainment in one or more of a range of disciplines including performance, composition, music technology, musicology, and community engagement. Entry to the programme will be assessed on the strength of the candidate's academic record and personal statement. Graded qualifications on instrument or voice are welcome but are not essential. Candidates may be invited to interview.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 15%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introduction to Music Studies
- Performing and Composing 1
- Digital Musicianship: Music Making in the Digital Age
- Writing About Music
- Performing and Composing 2
- Introduction to Music Theory and Harmony
- Analysing Music
- Introduction to Ethnomusicology
- Global Music History
- Scottish Folklore and Oral Traditions
- Film and Music
- Music, Health and Wellbeing (Public Engagement) (ME33PE)
- Eurovision: Media, Memory, Euphoria & Identities
- Dissertation in Music
- Film and Music
- Music, Health and Wellbeing (Public Engagement) (ME33PE)
- Literature and Music (EL45HC)
- Eurovision: Media, Memory, Euphoria & Identities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMus Music at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BMus Music at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMus Music at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMus Music at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is A at A level. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does BMus Music at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BMus Music at University of Aberdeen?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.