BA (Hons) Music Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

This module supports the development of research and practice-research skills and sets you on the way to being a critical and creative thinker. Rather than offering a chronological overview of music history, the module provides a thematic exploration of music in historical and contemporary, Western and global contexts (including the specific and diverse musical culture of Leeds), and consideration of how musical practice reflects and shapes society. The development of academic research skills is

This module brings music theory into the twenty-first century. You'll encounter materials of music and music theory from across the globe in their cultural contexts – from jazz, popular music, and world musics to Western art music. The module does not assume familiarity with Western notation and harmony. Instead, you'll develop your listening skills to put theory into practice by learning the fundamentals of improvisation across a variety of musical traditions.

This module supports the development of collaborative learning skills, confidence, and your understanding of music's relationship to your wellbeing. You'll participate in a School of Music ensemble, though won't necessarily use your first instrument/voice. Rather than focusing on performance quality, learning is based on the cultivation of the skills necessary for successful group working, such as preparation, professionalism, flexibility and communication. Through group performance, you'll also

Music is a multi-disciplinary subject, and musical research employs a diverse range of methods. On this module, members of staff draw on their own research projects to support your development of musicological (text-based, archival, analytical), practice-based (creative practice as research, applied research) and empirical (questionnaires, focus groups, interviews) research techniques, leading to you creating a proposal for your own research project.

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to think about the ways in which your knowledge and expertise can be applied outside your university studies. You'll be supported to secure an opportunity to volunteer or work in an external context, such as school education, or with a charity or community group. Alternatively, you could use experiences you are gaining through engagement with the Students' Union or other on-campus activities. You'll be encouraged to consider the relevance of yo

This module gives you the chance to explore an area of music of your own choosing. You'll identify and apply appropriate research methods to contextualise and answer your research questions through either a portfolio of practice (eg a performance, compositions or orchestrations, something in the area of music technology, musicology, a recording project, etc.) with contextual materials, or an extended dissertation. Whichever approach you choose, you'll work with a supervisor who will offer you gu

This module provides you with an opportunity to examine the ways in which expertise in music can be applied beyond your studies. You'll be encouraged to consider the relevance of your academic studies and skills beyond Higher Education and to reflect on how framing your studies within an external context can inform your learning and academic practice. You'll work in a small group on a project commission, responding to a brief provided by either an external partner or an academic researcher. The