Music

Through this degree, you will explore how music is created and expressed across diverse genres, including Western art, jazz, popular and non-Western traditions. You will develop technical expertise in analysing and composing music, alongside critical skills to discuss its cultural meanings.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Before starting Stage 2 of this degree, it would be useful to have some knowledge of music theory equivalent to ABRSM Grade 3 level, as the modules begin at a basic level and quickly progress to more advanced musical concepts and techniques. If you have not yet learned music theory or notation, we recommend studying the OU’s free online course, Introduction to music theory. When studying the Stage 3 module Creative music making (offered by our partner institution Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance), you are expected to be actively involved in some form of practical collaborative music making for the duration of that module. You will also be required to attend a residential learning week at Trinity Laban in Greenwich, London. Students at any level of practical musical skill are welcome to take the module.