Music BMus entry requirements Find your entry requirements This page contains the full listing of entry requirements for UK qualifications for this degree programme. To find your specific UK or international entry requirements, visit the degree programme page and select your country and qualification type. Use our entry requirements finder To apply for this programme and be considered for an offer, you will need:academic qualifications (for example, from school or college)to meet all our additional requirementsevidence of your English language ability (for example, from school or an English language test) SQA Highers SQA Highers: standard entry requirements These are the standard Higher entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum Higher entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘SQA Highers: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The Higher grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6 BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. What do these grades mean? Required subjects no specific Higher subjects required Your Highers can be in any subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects National 5s required You must also have the following at National 5: English at C Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirements Scottish qualifications SQA Highers: minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These entry requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘SQA Highers: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The Higher grades you need to be considered for an offer ABBB by end of S6 BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. What do these grades mean? Required subjects no specific Higher subjects required Your Highers can be in any subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects National 5s required You must also have the following at National 5: English at C Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirements Scottish qualifications Additional requirements Music requirements You must have a demonstrable commitment to music. You will not be interviewed. You are required to enrol in the 'Fundamentals of Music Theory' course unless you have an A in Advanced Higher or A level Music, or IB HL Music at 6. If you wish to study Performance 1 If you are an offer holder, and wish to study the Performance 1 course, you need to have achieved Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) or equivalent in your main performance specialism (instrument or voice). If you choose to accept your offer you should email a copy of your Grade 8 certificate(s) to the Music Office no later than 30 August. Email the Music Office If you do not hold formal performance qualifications If you are an offer holder, and do not hold formal performance qualifications but are confident in your ability, you should record an audition video of no more than ten minutes in duration. If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. The video should contain scales in two different keys across the full range of your instrument or voice and two contrasting pieces of music at Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) standard. Email the Music Office If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards, you should consult the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabi for your chosen performance specialism. This will help you familiarise yourself with the required level of technical and musical skills. ABRSM exams Trinity exams English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories A levels A levels: standard entry requirements These are the standard A level entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum A level entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘A levels: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The A level grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the range of grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: from AAB to ABB What does this range of grades mean? Required subjects no specific A level subjects required Your A levels can be in any subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects GCSEs required You must also have the following at GCSE: English at C or 4 Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsEnglish, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications A levels minimum requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These entry requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘A levels: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The A level grades you need to be considered for an offer ABB What do these grades mean? Required subjects no specific A level subjects required Your A levels can be in any subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects GCSEs required You must also have the following at GCSE: English at C or 4 Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsEnglish, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications Additional requirements Music requirements You must have a demonstrable commitment to music. You will not be interviewed. You are required to enrol in the 'Fundamentals of Music Theory' course unless you have an A in Advanced Higher or A level Music, or IB HL Music at 6. If you wish to study Performance 1 If you are an offer holder, and wish to study the Performance 1 course, you need to have achieved Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) or equivalent in your main performance specialism (instrument or voice). If you choose to accept your offer you should email a copy of your Grade 8 certificate(s) to the Music Office no later than 30 August. Email the Music Office If you do not hold formal performance qualifications If you are an offer holder, and do not hold formal performance qualifications but are confident in your ability, you should record an audition video of no more than ten minutes in duration. If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. The video should contain scales in two different keys across the full range of your instrument or voice and two contrasting pieces of music at Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) standard. Email the Music Office If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards, you should consult the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabi for your chosen performance specialism. This will help you familiarise yourself with the required level of technical and musical skills. ABRSM exams Trinity exams English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories International Baccalaureate (IB) International Baccalaureate (IB): standard entry requirements These are the standard IB entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum IB entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘IB: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The IB grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the range of grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL What does this range of grades mean? Required subjects no specific subjects required Your HLs can be in any subject. Standard Levels (SLs) required You must also have the following at SL: English at 5 Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsInternational qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB): minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘IB: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The IB grades you need to be considered for an offer 34 points with 655 at HL What do these grades mean? Required subjects no specific subjects required Your HLs can be in any subject. Standard Levels (SLs) required You must also have the following at SL: English at 5 Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsInternational qualifications Additional requirements Music requirements You must have a demonstrable commitment to music. You will not be interviewed. You are required to enrol in the 'Fundamentals of Music Theory' course unless you have an A in Advanced Higher or A level Music, or IB HL Music at 6. If you wish to study Performance 1 If you are an offer holder, and wish to study the Performance 1 course, you need to have achieved Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) or equivalent in your main performance specialism (instrument or voice). If you choose to accept your offer you should email a copy of your Grade 8 certificate(s) to the Music Office no later than 30 August. Email the Music Office If you do not hold formal performance qualifications If you are an offer holder, and do not hold formal performance qualifications but are confident in your ability, you should record an audition video of no more than ten minutes in duration. If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. The video should contain scales in two different keys across the full range of your instrument or voice and two contrasting pieces of music at Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) standard. Email the Music Office If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards, you should consult the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabi for your chosen performance specialism. This will help you familiarise yourself with the required level of technical and musical skills. ABRSM exams Trinity exams English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories Other Other UK qualifications for first year entry If your qualifications are not listed here, check our entry requirements pages to find out what we accept. Scottish qualifications English, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications Mature applicants (including adult returners) You are generally considered to be a mature applicant if you will be aged 21, or over, at the start of your degree programme. You will need to meet the standard entry requirements unless you are also an adult returner. What is an adult returner? We will consider you to be an adult returner if: you have had a break of at least 3 years in your formal education, and you do not have an undergraduate degree, and you have completed relevant accredited study within the past 3 years (for example, a SWAP programme, HNC/HND, or an access to HE diploma) Adult returner applicants Additional requirements Music requirements You must have a demonstrable commitment to music. You will not be interviewed. You are required to enrol in the 'Fundamentals of Music Theory' course unless you have an A in Advanced Higher or A level Music, or IB HL Music at 6. If you wish to study Performance 1 If you are an offer holder, and wish to study the Performance 1 course, you need to have achieved Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) or equivalent in your main performance specialism (instrument or voice). If you choose to accept your offer you should email a copy of your Grade 8 certificate(s) to the Music Office no later than 30 August. Email the Music Office If you do not hold formal performance qualifications If you are an offer holder, and do not hold formal performance qualifications but are confident in your ability, you should record an audition video of no more than ten minutes in duration. If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. The video should contain scales in two different keys across the full range of your instrument or voice and two contrasting pieces of music at Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) standard. Email the Music Office If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards, you should consult the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabi for your chosen performance specialism. This will help you familiarise yourself with the required level of technical and musical skills. ABRSM exams Trinity exams English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories Find your entry requirements This page contains the full listing of entry requirements for UK qualifications for this degree programme. To find your specific UK or international entry requirements, visit the degree programme page and select your country and qualification type. Use our entry requirements finder
