BA Music And Modern Languages
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music And Modern Languages is an undergraduate arts degree combining the study of musicology with the practical acquisition of a modern European language. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year introduces foundational skills through modules such as Language and Culture: A Toolkit, Adventures in the Creative Arts, Beginners French A, and Beginners Spanish A. The second year progresses to advanced language study alongside optional modules like Interactive Sound and Music, Understanding Popular Music, Ensembles and Groups A, and Community Arts Placement. The third year is spent abroad on study or work placement. The final fourth year consolidates proficiency through modules such as Proficient French A, Proficient Spanish A, Approaching Translation, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language, with options for a dissertation or a large-scale project.
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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. For all Modern Languages courses: Relevant modern language preferred. Our courses are designed to cater for those who have studied one or more languages as well as offering pathways for those beginning a language from scratch - there is no modern language language requirement for the beginner's language route. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including grade B Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.). Relevant modern language preferred (no language required for beginner's language route). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: DMM - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation - or see**) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music** and grade H5 in a relevant modern language (no language required for beginner's language route) Access**: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- 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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- 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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Language and Culture: A Toolkit
- Adventures in the Creative Arts
- Transnational Cultures
- Beginners French A
- Beginners French B
- Intermediate French A
- Intermediate French B
- Beginners Spanish A
- Beginners Spanish B
- Intermediate Spanish A
- Intermediate Spanish B
- Studio Composition I
- Cyfansoddi I
- Composition I
- Melody and Harmony
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint
- Solo Performance
- Year 1 Solo Performance
- Music Since 1850
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Understanding Popular Music
- Ensembles and Groups A
- Community Arts Placement
- Orchestration Today
- Orchestration
- Genres and Composers A
- Identities in World Cinema
- Reading Fantastic Literatures
- Galician
- History of Galicia
- Advanced French A
- Advanced French B
- Advanced Spanish A
- Advanced Spanish B
- Notation and Editing
- Composition II
- Solo Performance
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Year)
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Semester)
- Placement Abroad 1 (Year)
- Placement Abroad 1 (Semester)
- Approaching Translation
- Languages and Ecologies
- Reading Contemporary Galician Culture
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Single Honours Dissertation
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Understanding Popular Music
- Notation and Editing
- Ensembles and Groups B
- Community Arts Placement
- Genres and Composers C
- Orchestration Today
- Orchestration
- Arts Project
- Proficient French A
- Proficient French B
- Proficient Spanish A
- Proficient Spanish B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music And Modern Languages 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 £8,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Music And Modern Languages 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 And Modern Languages at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music And Modern Languages at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BA Music And Modern Languages at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music And Modern Languages at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.