German and Music (BA)
- WR32
4 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
This Joint Honours degree programme enables students to combine the study of the popular European language of German and Music. The time spent on each subject is effectively equal, enabling students to benefit from developing their foreign language skills whilst studying the creative and challenging subject of Music. By combining these two courses, students will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, opening the doors to a variety of career paths. In addition, students will spend their third year in Germany.
Key Facts
| UCAS Code | WR32 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| How to apply | www.cardiff.ac.uk/howtoapply |
| Accreditation | |
| Typical places available | The School of Music admit around 70 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics admit around 230 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. |
| Typical applications received | School of Music = 450 School of European Languages, Translation and Politics = 1300 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships |
| Fees | www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees |
| Typical A-level offer | BBB excluding General Studies |
| Admissions Tutors | Music: Dr Amanda Villepastour German: Prof Gordon Cumming |
| Tel Number | German: 029 2087 5590 / 029 2087 0824 Music: 029 2087 6226 |
| Email address | Music: musicschool@cardiff.ac.uk |
| School website |
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Music and German on our website.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Music and German on our website.
All joint honours applicants with Music must show evidence of Grade 8 practical in any instrument or voice (either obtained or working towards) and the combination of Grade 8 practical and Grade 8 Music theory may be substituted for A2 Music.
| Typical A-level Offer | BBB Three A-level subjects, including a B in Music and generally including a B in a modern foreign language for beginners or B in German for the advanced pathway. Exceptions can be made according to personal circumstances. Two AS subjects may be considered in lieu of a third A-level. |
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| Typical WBQ Offer | Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades BB at GCE A-level, to include Music and a Language subject. |
| Typical Int Bacc Offer | 2 points with 6 points from Music at higher level. |
| Other | Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome. Please see detailed admissions and selection criteria for more information. |
A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dr Amanda Villepastour
Telephone: 029 2087 6226
Fax:
Email: VillepastourAV@cardiff.ac.uk
School Contact
Name: Prof Gordon Cumming (German)
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 5590
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4946
Email: Cumming@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ/
