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Bachelor of Music at Durham University is a 3-year BA (Hons) degree at City Campus in Durham. Study the history of western music, composition, performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, creative music technology, and a music dissertation across historical, analytical, and performance pathways.
Study at a university with Music ranked #51–100 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject, Performing Arts) and #1 in the UK (Complete University Guide), with Durham University Department of Music recognised among the leading music departments in the UK.
Indicative total fees are £87,750 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels AAB including grade B in Music (or ABRSM Grade 6 Theory acceptable in lieu of A Level Music alongside three A Levels), UEC A1, A2, A2, A2, A2, STPM GPA 3.3 (out of 4.0), International Baccalaureate 35 points including Music requirements as above, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component under 6.0 is required.
Career outcomes include musician, singer, vocalist, composer, and songwriter roles across performance, composition, education, and creative industries in the UK and internationally.
Study at City Campus, Durham. Plan to apply at least three months before your September course start.
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Durham University ranks #51–100 worldwide for Performing Arts in QS World University Rankings by Subject and #1 in the UK for Music in the Complete University Guide, with music training at the City Campus in Durham.
Durham University ranks 10th in the UK in the Financial Times European Business School rankings — reflecting Durham’s broader academic excellence and strong graduate employability across the UK and Europe.
Durham ranks 22nd in the world for Masters in Supply Chain Management — underlining the university’s international reputation for research excellence and graduate outcomes connected to arts and creative industry career pathways.
Durham University Business School ranks 9th in the world for the Financial Times Online MBA — reflecting Durham’s standing as a world-leading research university with strong industry connections at Durham.
Study at City Campus in Durham — a historic university city in North East England, home to Durham University’s collegiate community and Department of Music. Study music in a world-renowned setting with strong links to orchestras, ensembles, recording studios, and creative employers across the UK.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Durham University.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Durham University typically reviews international tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Durham University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of Music is completed over 3 years of full-time study at City Campus, Durham, with September intake. Expand each year for core modules.
Year one at Durham City Campus builds core musical knowledge through what is the history of western music, alongside optional modules in composition, performance, ethnomusicology, and study skills. You develop foundational knowledge of Western art music from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, historical and analytical approaches, and music research methods while building performance, listening, and writing skills for professional music careers. Teaching links theory to Durham University Department of Music research strengths and prepares you for optional specialist modules in composition, performance, and musicology in year two.
Year two develops applied musical study through optional modules chosen from your interests and career ambitions across creative music technology, the music of India, performance practice, composition, orchestration, historical studies, advanced historical composition techniques, theory and analysis, studies in the history of opera, world music traditions, and studies in popular music. You apply historical, analytical, compositional, and performance skills to musical problems while building research and professional skills for music roles at Durham University.
Year three completes your music degree through a substantial dissertation on a research question of your choosing, which may be historical, analytical, ethnomusicological, or interdisciplinary, under academic supervision. You undertake independent research producing a major written thesis, consolidating skills developed across years one and two. Graduates are prepared for musician, singer, vocalist, composer, and songwriter roles across performance, composition, education, and creative industries in the UK and internationally.
Durham University offers a September intake for this degree at City Campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your UK student visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Durham University or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Durham University and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 GBP = — MYR
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