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Bachelor of Music with a Year of Study Abroad
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 4-year full-time BMus degree in Music with a Year of Study Abroad, offered by the School of Music.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Music with a Year of Study Abroad. Apply skills related to 4-year full-time degree of 120 credits a year with a year abroad
- Year one core modules include Elements of Tonal Theory
- Later core modules include Study Abroad. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- BBC
- Arts Councils
- Glyndebourne Opera
- English National Opera
- Universities
- Oxford University Press
- National Trust
- London Symphony Orchestra
- Performance
- Music education
- Music journalism
- Arts management
Curriculum
- 4-year full-time degree of 120 credits a year with a year abroad. Year one core modules include Elements of Tonal Theory. Later core modules include Study Abroad. Options include Composition 1A
- Techniques in Jazz and Popular Music and Composition 1B.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer: A level AAB-BBB
- International Baccalaureate 34-31 yn gyffredinol neu 666-665 mewn 3 pwnc HL
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
- Equivalent international qualifications accepted
- Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
- Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
- IB and international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 69
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the Music with a Year of Study Abroad admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £36,075 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Music |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music with a Year of Study Abroad. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £36,075 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 69.