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Programme code | 1MUSI001U |
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Programme type | Single Honours |
Programme director(s) |
Florian Scheding
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Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
School/department | Department of Music |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups | Music (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
The programme provides an intellectual training through study of the historical, technical, analytical, compositional and performance aspects of music, examines contemporary cultural and social settings for music and provides opportunities for the acquisition of a broad range of intellectual, critical and creative skills in preparation for:
The programme aims to give a wide understanding of the European musical tradition from medieval times to the present day.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge through lectures, seminars, tutorials and directed reading with emphasis, where appropriate, on primary materials and their interpretation. Independent learning is pursued through written coursework, supervised research projects and individual practice/rehearsal, as appropriate, for Performance units. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Examination/Practical Recital (Levels C, I, H ‘Performance’; Level I ‘Approaches to Music History 1’) Coursework (all other music units, including all split-level History units and Level C ‘Historical Studies’, Level C ‘Technical Studies’, Level C ‘Composition’; Level I ‘Further Technical Studies’, ‘Writing for Orchestra’, ‘Music Production and Recording’, ‘Compositional Strategy’, ‘Transcription and Editing’, Level H ‘Extended Study Musicology’, ‘Extended Study Composition’, ‘Advanced Technical Studies’, ‘Aesthetics and Criticism’, ‘Editing Project’, ‘Composition Project’, ‘Musicology Project’ Presentations/Blogposts/Video essays (most split-level units, including ‘Music in Soviet Russia’, ‘Music and the Holocaust’, ‘Music and Migration’, ‘Intertextuality’, ‘The Romantic Imagination’) |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge through lectures, seminars, tutorials and directed reading with emphasis, where appropriate, on primary materials and their interpretation. Independent learning is pursued through written coursework, supervised research projects and individual practice/rehearsal, as appropriate, for Performance units. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Examination (Level C Historical Studies I & II; Level I and C 'Split Level' options |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge through lectures, seminars, tutorials and directed reading with emphasis, where appropriate, on primary materials and their interpretation. Independent learning is pursued through written coursework, supervised research projects and individual practice/rehearsal, as appropriate, for Performance units. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Examination (Level C Historical Studies I & II; Level I and C 'Split Level' options |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
By the end of their studies at level C, students are expected to be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of musicology (including a grasp of appropriate repertoires and texts and a satisfactory level of competence in the relevant bibliographic skills) as well as an ability to apply these in written texts of different kinds; confidence in handling elements of musical notation and language (for example, intervals, rhythms, modes, metres and sonorities); competence in the memorising of musical materials sufficient to enable accurate realisation of notation in sound; where appropriate, demonstrate a degree of personal expression and creativity in practical music-making; foundational knowledge of composition (whether acoustic or studio), and including the basics of sound recording and manipulation, MIDI and notation software. The expectation is that their work may require substantial direction from members of staff at this stage (supplied tutorially and in dedicated support seminars). |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
At level I students are expected to be able to demonstrate that they have expanded the range and depth of their knowledge of the various sub-disciplines and their capacity to evaluate these using a variety of critical perspectives. They should also have developed a higher level of competence in the relevant technical and/or practical skills. At this stage, students should be developing a capacity for mature reflection on specific aspects of the subject and for self-directed learning (for example, through the researching and writing of approved seminar projects). It is expected that at least a part of this gradual process of absorption will occur in seminars, in which second-year students are taught together with third-years and have the opportunity to gain insight and confidence from observing the contribution of more experienced students. Composers are expected to develop a critical relationship to their evolving musical language such that a personal 'voice' can be recognized intuitively and rationalized in the specific handling of and inter-relation between musical elements. Analytical studies may play a part in the acquisition of this skill. Performers are expected to refine the technical and interpretative aspects of their craft both as soloists and in an ensemble situation. |
Level H/6 - Honours |
At level H students are expected to expand the breadth of their knowledge through their study of optional subjects and to develop further their ability to gather and assimilate information. They are expected to synthesise material in an appropriate way, engage in sophisticated critical evaluation of texts about music, construct effective and detailed arguments (both orally and in writing) that display competence in the practices, processes, techniques and methodologies that underpin musicological practice. As composers, they are expected to refine the creative imagination, lateral thinking skills, and disciplined objectification of original ideas in a practical form. As performers, they are expected to develop a sensitivity to the musical demands of pieces in a variety of styles, and/or an affinity with the relevant performance practices of one particular style, and to communicate their interpretations with confidence in a performance setting. At this level students are expected to be able to demonstrate their capacity for self-directed study using the skills acquired and developed at level C and I. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the undergraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
UG Workload Statement
Success as an undergraduate student depends on you being able to make the transition to self-motivated, independent learning. Programmes are designed to assist you in this development, in many cases by starting with units in which timetabled teaching, such as lectures and practical classes, provides the foundations of knowledge and skills in a subject, moving on to individual research-based work. Over time you will be expected to take increasing responsibility for your own learning, guided by the feedback on your work that you will receive. At the heart of your studies at every level there must be regular and disciplined individual reading, reflection and writing and it is this skill of independent studies, above all others, that will serve you best when you leave the University.
Most programmes use credits and a 20 credit unit broadly equates to about 200 hours of student input. This includes all activities related to the teaching, learning and assessment of taught units.
A component of this is the time that you spend in class, in contact with the teaching staff, which includes activities such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and fieldwork. Some of this activity may be online and could consist of activity that is synchronous (using real-time environments such as Blackboard Collaborate) or asynchronous (using tools such as tutor moderated discussion forums, blogs or wikis).
In some programmes there are field courses and/or placements that will take place in concentrated periods of time.
Outside scheduled activities you are expected to pursue your own independent learning to build your knowledge and understanding of the subjects you are studying. Such independent activities include, reviewing lecture material, reading textbooks, working on examples sheets, completing coursework, writing up laboratory notes, preparing for in-class progress tests and revising for examinations.
We recognise that many students undertake paid employment. To achieve a sensible balance between work and study, you are advised to undertake paid work for no more than 15 hours per week in term-time.
Professional Programmes
Many undergraduates in the Faculty of Health Sciences will be following the professional programmes of:
For these professional programmes, full time attendance is compulsory unless absence is formally approved. Academic activities are timetabled throughout the 5-day week and student workload is around 40 hours per week on average. Where possible, students in the early years are permitted Wednesday afternoons for sport and extra-curriculum activities. This may not be available in later years of professional programmes as when a student progresses through the curricula there is an increasing exposure to clinical and professional activities. Students in clinic or on placements may need to stay later than core times of 08.00 – 18.00 or even overnight to observe out-of-hours activities. This increasing exposure to clinical activities means that students on these professional programmes often have longer term dates than the University standard. Individual years within programmes are likely to vary in length (for example because of the timings of placements) and further information on this will be found in individual programme regulations. Another important point to note is that many of the assessments sit outside of the standard University examination timetable and are likely to be more frequent meaning that students will more oftentimes be engaged in revision activities and self-directed learning.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty Assessment and Feedback Statement for Undergraduate Students. University of Bristol access only.
The BA (Hons.) in Music is a full-time (3 year) or part-time (6 year) programme. It requires 360 credit points including 240 at levels two and three. All students study compulsory units accounting for 120 credit points taken in the first year. The remainder of the programme (240 credit points) is made up of optional units (though there are certain limitations on the combination of these). Credit points are awarded for satisfactory completion of each unit (ie. attendance, undertaking the prescribed exercises and passing the assessments, in accordance with current Arts Faculty regulations and ordinances). The credit point value of each unit is indicated in section 18 and in other relevant university publications. The study of a 10 credit point unit should involve 100 hours of learning effort (including contact teaching hours); the study of a 20 credit point unit should involve 200 hours of learning effort (including contact teaching hours). Virtually all aspects of the BA (Hons.) programme in Music offer the opportunity to acquire and develop transferable skills much valued by employers, and reflected in the encouraging employment statistics relating to recent graduates.
http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Music or e mail to m.e.peirson@bris.ac.uk
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | ||
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List A | |||||
Technical Studies I: Harmony and Harmonic Analysis | MUSI10047 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 | |
List B | |||||
Music and Society 1 | MUSI10061 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 | |
List C | |||||
Practical studies: Performance | MUSI10058 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 | |
List D | |||||
Composition | MUSI10059 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 | |
List E | |||||
Music and Society 2 | MUSI10060 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 | |
List F | |||||
20 CP From Bristol Futures, UWLP or Faculty Wide Units | OPEN | 20 | Optional | ||
Certificate of Higher Education | 120 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | ||
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List A | |||||
Approaches to Music History I | MUSI20142 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 | |
List B - Choose 20 CP from this list. Across Lists B, C and E, you must choose at least one of MUSI20099, MUSI20056, MUSI20141, MUSI20058, MUSI20126, MUSI20124 and MUSI20047 | |||||
Further Technical Studies | MUSI20099 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Writing for Orchestra | MUSI20141 | 20 | Optional | B,E | TB-1 |
Composing Live Electronics | MUSI20126 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
African-American Music in the 20th Century | MUSI20066 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Opera & Politics | MUSI20120 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Medieval Music Palaeography | MUSI20123 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Music and the Holocaust | MUSI20105 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
List C - Choose 20 CP from this list. Across Lists B, C and E, you must choose at least one of MUSI20099, MUSI20056, MUSI20141, MUSI20058, MUSI20126, MUSI20124 and MUSI20047 | |||||
Performance | MUSI20058 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Transcription and Editing | MUSI20056 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Composing Live Electronics | MUSI20126 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
African-American Music in the 20th Century | MUSI20066 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music in Soviet Russia 1917-1991 | MUSI20073 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music in Times of War | MUSI20119 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Opera & Politics | MUSI20120 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music and the Holocaust | MUSI20105 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
The Film Musical | MUSI20144 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
List D | |||||
Approaches to Music History II | MUSI20143 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 | |
List E - Choose 20 CP from this list. Across Lists B, C and E, you must choose at least one of MUSI20099, MUSI20056, MUSI20141, MUSI20058, MUSI20126, MUSI20124 and MUSI20047 | |||||
Performance | MUSI20058 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Compositional Strategy | MUSI20047 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Transcription and Editing | MUSI20056 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music recording and production | MUSI20124 | 20 | Optional | E | TB-2 |
Further Technical Studies | MUSI20099 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Writing for Orchestra | MUSI20141 | 20 | Optional | B,E | TB-1 |
List F - in choosing a unit in List F, we strongly recommend that you ensure your credit points are divided between teaching blocks 60/60, 50/70 or 70/50. | |||||
20 CP From Bristol Futures, UWLP or Faculty Wide Units – OR choose an additional 20 CP from lists B, C or E above | OPEN | 20 | Optional | ||
Students who have been accepted on the Study Abroad programme music take MUSI20114. Students on the Study Abroad programme wishing to take a Performance Unit should select that within MUSI20114. Students must take at least one of the following units: MUSI20099, MUSI20141, MUSI20126, MUSI20056, MUSI20047. Students going abroad in TB1 must take MUSI20143, and students going abroad in TB2 must take MUSI20142. | |||||
Study Abroad | MUSI20114 | 60 | Optional | TB-1,TB-2 | |
Diploma of Higher Education | 120 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | ||
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You may not choose both units of any of the following pairs in any combination: a) MUSI30059 and MUSI30064; b) MUSI30060 and MUSI30065; c) MUSI30066 and MUSI30061 | |||||
List A - : choose one unit from the list below (Students must choose at least one (but no more than two) 40CP Extended Study units across lists A & E ) | |||||
Extended Study: Composition Portfolio | MUSI30059 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Extended Study: Performance | MUSI30061 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Extended Study: Musicology | MUSI30058 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Extended Study: Studio | MUSI30060 | 40 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Aesthetics and Criticism | MUSI30029 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Performance | MUSI30066 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Chamber Music Duos in Practice | MUSI30148 | 20 | Optional | A,D | TB-4 |
List B - Choose one unit from the list below (If you have chosen a 40CP Extended Study unit in BOTH lists A & E, students are NOT required to choose a unit in one of the following lists: B, C or D) | |||||
Aesthetics and Criticism | MUSI30029 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Composition Project | MUSI30064 | 20 | Optional | B | TB-1 |
Studio Project | MUSI30065 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Composing Live Electronics | MUSI30141 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music and Sex | MUSI30120 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
20th-Century Opera | MUSI30147 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
List C - Choose one unit from the list below (If you have chosen a 40CP Extended Study unit in BOTH lists A & E, students are NOT required to choose a unit in one of the following lists: B, C or D) | |||||
Composition Project | MUSI30064 | 20 | Optional | B | TB-1 |
Studio Project | MUSI30065 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Composing Live Electronics | MUSI30141 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Music recording and production | MUSI30132 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Hip-hop Music and Culture | MUSI30107 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
Music and Sex | MUSI30120 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
The Romantic Imagination | MUSI30130 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
List D - Choose one unit from the list below (If you have chosen a 40CP Extended Study unit in BOTH lists A & E, students are NOT required to choose a unit in one of the following lists: B, C or D) | |||||
Performance | MUSI30066 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Advanced Technical Studies | MUSI30113 | 20 | Optional | D | TB-2 |
Chamber Music Duos in Practice | MUSI30148 | 20 | Optional | A,D | TB-4 |
20th-Century Opera | MUSI30147 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
List E - choose one unit from this list (Students must choose at least one (but no more than two) 40CP Extended Study units across lists A & E ) | |||||
Extended Study: Musicology | MUSI30058 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Extended Study: Composition Portfolio | MUSI30059 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Extended Study: Studio | MUSI30060 | 40 | Optional | TB-4 | |
Extended Study: Performance | MUSI30061 | 40 | Optional | A,E | TB-4 |
Music recording and production | MUSI30132 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 | |
Hip-hop Music and Culture | MUSI30107 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 | |
List F - Choose EITHER 20 CP from University Language Wide Progamme (UWLP) units OR choose one additional 20 CP unit from lists A-E above. | |||||
If you have chosen a 40CP Extended Study unit in EITHER or BOTH lists A & E, you do NOT need to choose another unit from this list | |||||
Choose EITHER 20 CP From Bristol Futures, UWLP or Faculty Wide Units plus an additional 20 CP from lists B, C and E above, OR choose one additional 20 CP unit from lists A-D above. | OPEN | 20 | Optional | ||
Music (BA) | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Undergraduate Programmes:
For details on the weightings for classifying undergraduate degrees, please see the Agreed Weightings, by Faculty, to be applied for the Purposes of Calculating the Final Programme Mark and Degree Classification in Undergraduate Programmes.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for programmes with a preliminary year of study, the Gateway programmes and International Foundation programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
An Ordinary degree can be awarded if a student has successfully completed at least 300 credits with a minimum of 60 credits at Level 6.
The pass mark for the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry is 50 out of 100. The classification of a degree in the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry is provided in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Subjects taken in year 2 may not be repeated in year 3.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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