Folk and Traditional Music BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 3 years. 80% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £20,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - AAB.
A-Level Entry
BBB - AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
79.87%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ