Folk and Traditional Music

Newcastle University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Music

A-Level Entry

BBB - AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

About this course

This unique degree programme focuses on the traditional music and song of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. You will study the social and cultural context of traditional and folk music and how music helps to construct identity and culture. Performance is important throughout the degree and you will receive one-to-one lessons on your main instrument from internationally recognised musicians.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - AAB
Scottish Higher BBBBB - AAABB
BTEC DDD - DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2319 Teaching professionals
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3415 Musicians
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000