Combined Honours Programmes

Music Culture (Major or Minor)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Music Culture as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

This new and innovative degree provides a unique theory-practice combination, enabling students to develop skills in music production and performance while reflecting upon the place of music in contemporary culture.

The course which focuses on music that ranges from the popular to the avant-garde -- will engage with local communities and global networks, tapping into London 's £3bn music economy. Music Culture will provide access to industry-standard resources on the Docklands campus.

What will I study?

Students will study the various contexts within which we can begin to understand and analyse music -- where it comes from, what it means, and why it matters. Music Culture will also develop skills in close listening and the way in which music's meanings shift across different historical and contemporary contexts, spaces, traditions and practices. Students will refine and develop their techniques in instrumental, vocal and technological performance media, drawing on a range of contemporary approaches to the creation of original musical material. The programme offers opportunities to engage with the broad field of music production, including new technologies, the Internet and cross-arts practices, as well as music and the moving image. Students will also be able to undertake a music industry/community placement in their third year -- and network with professional musicians throughout the programme.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Music Culture.

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Music Culture?

Depending on your choice of options, the flexible structure of the programme, including comprehensive industry links, will prepare you for work in a range of music industry settings, including music production and performance across different media (including theatre, film, television and multimedia), music journalism, and music facilitation in community and education settings. Many graduates may also choose to develop careers as performers, DJs, musicians or administrators in theatre, dance or visual arts, independent producers and sound engineers.

You also be equipped for postgraduate study in music performance, composition, production or education, sound engineering, arts administration, cultural and musicological studies, or media studies.

Popular Combinations with Music culture are:

Computer Networks with Music Culture (G4W3)
Music Culture with Cultural Studies (W3L6)
Music Culture with Community Arts Practice (W3W4)
Music Culture with Sports Development (W3WK)
Music Industry Management with Music Culture (N2W3)
Sociology (Professional Development) with Music Culture (L3W3)

What can I combine with Music Culture?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level). Applicants require a qualification in Music, Popular Music or Music Technology, or a demonstrative commitment to making music. All applicants will be required to attend an interview.