BACHELOR OF MUSIC (Foundation) [HB034]

This programme is linked to ALL BMus degrees and has been designed primarily for students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. It offers students with the potential to succeed in music studies the opportunity to gain a degree qualification. The programme is designed so that the BMus degree takes five years, with the first year an intensive programme to prepare candidates for first
year courses. No candidate will be allowed to register for any first year course during this year of study. On successful completion of the Foundation programme, students will join the regular BMus programmes. Candidates who qualify for Matriculation Exemption and who demonstrate proficiency in an instrument will be considered for admission to this programme.

Candidates must complete the following courses:
(a) MUZ1337W Foundation Music Theory
(b) MUZ1338W General Music Knowledge
(c) MUZ1272W Practical Study 1**
(d) MUZ1325W Aural Introductory
(e) MUZ1281W Secondary Piano 1*
(f) MUZ1327F Career Studies
(g) DOH1002F Academic Literacy in the Humanities
* For non-keyboard majors only
** Subject to an audition and may include ensemble work