Program Overview
The Jazz at Birmingham City University is a MMus PgCert PgDi programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Jazz programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Jazz programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
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1. Study in the heart of Birmingham
We're committed to developing graduates with the skills employers need. Studying in the heart of the UK's second city means you'll have unique opportunities to get involved with industry.
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2. Over £500 million invested in our campuses
We've invested over £500 million in industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you have the best possible environment for practice-based learning.
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3. Earn while you learn - jobs on campus
Our student employment agency allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.
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4. Work experience and placements
You'll have the chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements and years abroad. We work with companies like Microsoft, Jaguar Land Rover and Sky UK.
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5. Scholarships
We want all our students to achieve their full potential. With our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MMus/PgDip/PgCert
EssentialUK students should normally hold an honours degree, ideally but not necessarily in Music.
Non-UK students should hold a Bachelor\'s degree or a similar degree-equivalent diploma, ideally but not necessarily in Music.
MMus Intensive applicants must be at Level 7 standard in their Principal Study Area and be well-suited to the intensive period of study.
Audition requirements
All applicants for this course will be auditioned.
Home student auditions will be scheduled live in Birmingham.
EU/international students outside the UK at the time of application may submit a recording or may travel to one of our International Audition Centres.
For Intensive MMus applicants, a high-scoring audition/interview will be followed by an interview with the Programme Director or nominee to ensure suitability.
Jazz performers should perform two contrasting pieces with a rhythm section (provided), as well as a short transcribed solo (unaccompanied).
Pianists, bassists and drummers audition by taking their place in the rhythm trio.
Guitarists may choose to audition with just bass and drums, or the full rhythm trio.
The panel will be interested to hear you talk about your artistic influences, your inspiration to be a musician and your career objectives.
The audition and interview together will last for about half an hour. You will be invited to arrive before the audition for a warm-up that will last for 25 minutes.
English language requirements
You must have a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in\xc2\xa0all four skills areas\xc2\xa0to secure a visa
You must have IELTS 6; or alternatively must have studied and completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in the UK;*.
MMus Intensive applicants should have IELTS 7 or must have studied and completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in the UK
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months