Music (BMus)W302

Music is an incredibly rich and diverse subject. It is: a creative and aesthetic practicea social and cultural phenomenonstudiable as a scientific object Our BMus programme embraces this disciplinary breadth. Initially, you will develop your creative musical skills and acquire the tools to engage critically with a variety of musical repertoires and media. You will also: study how music is shaped by (and shapes) the social, cultural, historical, and political environments in which it is producedbe introduced to the psychology of music and its potential therapeutic effects The BMus programme is flexible and welcomes students from different backgrounds and musical experiences. It is designed so that you can tailor a pathway that best suits your musical interests and strengths. For example, you can decide to: focus on the cultural, sociological, and historical contexts of musicspecialise in composition and/or performancefocus entirely on studying music coursesstudy a mix of music courses and courses from subjects outside of music Students taking performance receive an annual bursary for instrumental tuition.