University of Chichester
Music BA (Hons)
University of Chichester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 210 graduates of Music BA (Hons) and other courses in Music at University of Chichester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
210 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Music

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Music at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £17500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £23500 £14000 - £22500 £15500 - £26000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Music

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979

Course Description

The University of Chichester Conservatoire has one of the largest and liveliest music departments in the UK with a community of over 400 student performers. Our facilities include computerised recording and media studios, well equipped practice rooms and an acoustically superb performance venue. The three-year BA (Hons) Music course can be focused on composition, with choices in composition through improvisation; composing for film and multimedia; devising for dance; composing for music theatre; and arranging for choirs, ensembles and orchestras.

This course focuses on music that is engaged with the musical world in all its diversity and excitement. You will study a range of styles, genres and musical approaches and have the opportunity to tailor the course to suit your strengths and interests. With a community of around over 400 student performers, a balance between contextual and practical work, and an emphasis on the development of skills in problem solving, analysis, self-management and interpersonal relationships, you will leave the University of Chichester prepared for a career in the music industry.

On this course you will:

Study a range of different musical styles, genres and approaches.

Have the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and strengths.

Be able to join any of a large number of choirs, orchestras and ensembles.

Complete around 50-75% practical work

Join a close community of 400 student performers

Be able to conduct and direct other musicians

Develop your skills in problem-solving, analysis, self-management and interpersonal skills.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Music BA (Hons) at University of Chichester

22% Elementary occupations
18% Engineering professionals
11% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
8% Caring personal services
7% Teaching Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
3% Sales occupations
3% Customer service occupations
3% Skilled trades occupations
3% Design occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

No component less than 5.5

PTE Academic 50

50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component

TOEFL (iBT) 79

**At least: **

18 in Reading

17 in Listening

20 in Speaking

17 in Writing

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Music BA (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15840 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15840 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chichester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Chichester in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #31 
    • #38 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 9 university rankings of University of Chichester

About University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is a government funded university based in West Sussex, England. The main campus, known as Bishop Otter, is located in the cathedral city of Chichester. The university has another campus called Bognor Regis, situated close to Hotham Park. With 14 different departments, the university has a lot of study options to attract a variety of students.

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Student composition of University of Chichester

undergraduates:
4415
postgraduates:
635
Total:
5050
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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
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