BA Music (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA (Hons) Music with Foundation Year. Core topics include design and creative practice, research methods, and communication and writing. The four-year programme includes a foundation year before progression to Year 1. Individual instrumental or vocal tuition is provided, with assessed recital performances and studio composition using music technology.
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Entry requirements
For all Music courses the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, but are not normally included in the offer. Offers are tariff based, 48 - 96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 53%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Essential Skills for the Arts and Humanities
- Arts, Humanities and the Future
- Introduction to Research and Inquiry
- Foundation Project
- Language of Music
- Academic Skills
- Debating the Disciplines
- Introduction to English Literature and Language
- Digital Communication
- Transnational Cultures
- Beginners' Spanish
- Beginners' French
- Introduction to Poetry
- Introduction to Media Practice
- Visual Cultures
- Adventures in Growing Up
- Devised Theatre
- Introduction to Theatre Making
- Adventures in the Creative Arts
- Melody and Harmony
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint
- Music Since 1850
- Year 1 Solo Performance
- Solo Performance
- Studio Composition I
- Cyfansoddi I
- Composition I
- Genres and Composers A
- Acousmatic Composition
- The Craft of Songwriting
- Music Teaching in Context
- Ensembles and Groups A
- Poetry and Short Fiction: Image, Voice and Narrative
- Advanced Film History: America
- Short Film Production
- Inclusion and Learning Needs
- Professional Practice
- Notation and Editing
- Composition II
- Solo Performance
- Arts Project
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Understanding Popular Music
- Notation and Editing
- Ensembles and Groups B
- Community Arts Placement
- Genres and Composers C
- Orchestration Today
- Orchestration
- Experimental Writing
- Gender, Sexuality, Race, Class
- Contemporary Theatre Practice
- Multilingualism in Childhood
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.