University of Chichester

Music Courses

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BA (Hons) Music
Our BA (Hons) Music programme focuses on music as an applied art, one that is engaged with the musical world in all its diversity and excitement; from improvisation, composition, and professional performance, to music therapy, and community music, as well as the traditional music analysis and critical theory. There is something available to suit all interests. Read more
Foundation Degree in Commercial Music
The Foundation Degree in Commercial Music offers students a unique opportunity to acquire a range of skills and knowledge relating to the music industry of today. The course is designed to interface directly with the industry and includes significant work placement experience. Read more
Foundation Degree in Instrumental or Vocal Teaching
The foundation degree is a two year undergraduate programme of study open to students who hold threshold academic qualification for entry and who possess already developed skills in performance, and is available in full or part-time mode. It offers a vocational training in one-to-one and small group teaching of young instrumentalists and singers, additional skills relevant to self-employment, practical experience in the classroom, and the development of historical, analytical and personal performance work. Read more
Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre
The Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre is a practical programme, offering students an opportunity to acquire a range of performance skills on stage, and to develop a broad understanding of the technical and behind-the-scenes skills which make Musical Theatre work. Students are part of a vibrant community of more than 300 music undergraduates, and take modules which develop their contextual and analytical understanding of music as well as receiving individual specialist singing lessons. A variety of work placements in local schools help to develop the confidence to pass on practical musical theatre performance skills to others. Read more
Foundation Degree in Popular Music Performance
The Foundation Degree in Popular Music Performance is a practical programme, offering students an opportunity to acquire a range of skills in “commercial” music – through individual and band performances – in both live gig and studio/session recording environments. Read More
Music Technology – Joint Route
Music Technology is offered as a joint combination to many of the degree courses. Students have the opportunity to acquire a range of skills in studio production, electro-acoustic techniques, games software and music recording work, whilst studying within a vibrant community of musical performers, working in all musical styles. Read more
Music Marketing and Administration - Minor Route
Music Marketing and Administration is minor strand and is designed to help music graduates utilise their specialist skills and knowledge as trained professionals in a variety of business roles, and to be ambitious in exploring the local and national marketplace for these skills. Read more
MA Choral Studies
This is a practical performance-based MA, combining extensive development of skill as a member of a dedicated choral ensemble, with choir training, choral arrangement and individual vocal development. The Master’s choir will undertake at least two concert tours in each academic year, both in the UK and overseas, with basic travel costs included in the course fees. Read more
MA Music Performance
This is a practical performance-based MA, in which you will demonstrate your critical awareness of current practice in your own specialist area through your playing or singing. This can only be done with a fluent level of technical and expressive skill, and the range of support included for the development of performance skills is extensive, including weekly individual tuition in your instrument or voice, group performance skills development each week, masterclass attendance at Chichester and at other institutions, ensemble participation, and a consultation with an external specialist each semester. This process ensures that the regular support you receive from teachers who are familiar to you, is complemented by invaluable exposure to other professional views and experience of other institutions. Read more