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University of Chichester

Chichester , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) in Music

The University of Chichester Conservatoire has one of the largest and liveliest music departments in the UK with a community of over 400 student performers. Our facilities include computerized recording and media studios, well-equipped practice rooms and an acoustically superb performance venue.

Our courses are focused on practical work, with specialist routes available in performance; composition and improvisation; musical theatre; instrumental or vocal teaching; music business and community music.

There is an extensive program of professional concerts and masterclasses on campus, free to students, as well as the chance to experience similar events at major UK conservatoires – places where many of our students go on to study as postgraduates.

The three-year BA (Hons) Music course can be focused on composition, with choices in composition through improvisation; composing for film and multimedia; devising for dance; composing for music theatre; and arranging for choirs, ensembles, and orchestras.

You will be taught by a core team of experienced and highly-qualified tutors together with a wide-ranging team of more than 60 specialist instrumental and vocal teachers.

Campus Information

Bishop Otter Campus

Our Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of relaxing green space and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities. Back in 1839, the campus was founded by William Otter, Bishop of Chichester. 180 years later, the University still retains a strong sense of history as original parts still remain. Chichester is a beautiful city which offers a wealth of history and culture. It has many historical places to discover such as Chichester Cathedral, Market Cross and Chichester City Walls. Alongside its history, Chichester is surrounded by breath-taking sandy beaches with East and West Wittering beaches only 20 minutes away from campus. The South Downs National Park begins just 1.5 miles from our Chichester campus. From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park's landscapes cover 1,600km² of breath-taking views and hidden gems. With Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton all under an hour away, the University of Chichester is perfectly placed for exploring the south coast.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

BANGLADESH

  • International Foundation Year

INDIA

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Standard VII from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
  • Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata, and Karnataka) 
  • Minimum 60%.

For High School qualifications from alternative boards, an International Foundation Year will be required.

NEPAL

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination

PLUS

  • A recognized international foundation year

PAKISTAN

  • International Foundation Programme

SRI LANKA

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

OR 

  • A-Levels (including Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent) 

Typical Offer (individual offers may vary):

UCAS Tariff points: 104 – 112 (A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical)
A levels: BBC - BCC
BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma: Pass 
International Baccalaureate: 28 points 
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5