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Bachelor of Music Performance

University of Derby

  • Derby, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Music in Music Performance is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Music at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Music Performance to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Individual applied lessons
  • Ensembles such as Concert Choir. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Professional performing
  • Freelance performance
  • Arts administration
  • Private studio teaching
  • Performing arts management
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Individual applied lessons
  • Ensembles such as Concert Choir
  • Opera Theatre and Wind Ensemble
  • Courses in pedagogy
  • Conducting and orchestration
  • And two capstone recitals. Can be paired with relevant minors or concentrations.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school leaving qualification or equivalent (typically 112 UCAS points
  • 72 For foundation-year degrees
  • Up to 128)
  • Plus GCSE-equivalent English and maths
  • Country requirements in the international table. IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill unless the course page states higher.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification or equivalent per country table (e. G. India Standard 12 at 65% overall, China Gaokao 50%, Canada high school certificate 65% across five Grade 12 subjects, Bangladesh polytechnic diploma 60%), UK A levels/BTEC/T Level/Access to HE, GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent, Some courses need interview, Portfolio or DBS.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and country qualification table. Apply through the online portal
  2. UCAS (code D39) or an overseas representative. Provide qualifications and proof of English (IELTS 0 with 5 in each skill unless the course states more). Interview or portfolio only where the course asks. After an offer
  3. Pay the 8
  4. 000 GBP deposit before a CAS. Use the CAS to apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrive by the stated date.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,100 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,927 GBP

Program details

CampusDerby Campus
Faculty or schoolMusic and Music Production
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteSouth-East Asia Scholarship: 5000 GBP fee reduction for qualifying nationals of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam entering an eligible on-campus, Full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in January or September 2027. Offer, CAS and other criteria apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.