Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Music Extended Curriculum

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Extended Curriculum (BAMUS4) is a four-year program designed for applicants from disadvantaged schools and those with no prior formal musical training.

Duration

The program extends over a minimum of eight semesters (4 years) of full-time registration. Upon successful completion of all required modules, students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.

Structure of the BAMUS4 Programme

First Year

Students must take the following modules:

• MUSC101: Foundational Practical Studies A (16F)
• MUSC102: Foundational Practical Studies B (16F)
• MUSC103: Foundational Performance Skills A (16F)
• MUSC104: Foundational Performance Skills B (16F)
• MUSC105: Introduction to Music Fundamentals A (16F)
• MUSC106: Introduction to Music Fundamentals B (16F)
• MUSC107: Introduction to Academic Literacy in Music A (16F)
• MUSC108: Introduction to Academic Literacy in Music B (16F)

Second, Third, and Fourth Years

The curriculum for these years follows the Bachelor of Arts in Music program.

Rules

1. All students must complete eight compulsory modules: MUSC101, MUSC102, MUSC103, MUSC104, MUSC105, MUSC106, MUSC107, MUSC108.
2. Students must pass all modules to be admitted to the formal Bachelor of Arts in Music (second year of study).
3. The credits for the foundation program (Foundational Credits) do not count towards the BA in Music degree.