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Bangor University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W30F
Music (with Foundation Year)
Bangor UniversityBangor, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£19,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Music (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Music with Foundation Year provides an alternative route into undergraduate study if, for example, you don’t have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year degree. The additional foundation year helps you better prepare for degree-level study, giving you a taste of learning at this higher level, you’ll sample various methods of university learning, including seminars and tutorials. At Bangor making music and understanding music go hand in hand. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Music Fundamentals
Ear Training and Aural Skills
Music History: Medieval to Baroque
Music Theory and Harmonic Analysis
Introduction to Performance Practice
Composition Techniques and Creative Writing
Music in Society and Culture
Academic Skills for Music Study
UCAS Code:W30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
96%Student voice
64%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bangor University
Bangor University offers Music (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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