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In Wales, music and literature share a deep connection. Studying these disciplines together equips you with linguistic, literary, and musical expertise valuable for diverse career paths, from arts and heritage to education and media. You can enrich your musical journey by participating in the University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and numerous student groups, expanding your experience beyond academic settings. Bangor's Welsh program transcends traditional degree studies, offering a cultural immersion that prepares you to contribute meaningfully to building a bilingual Wales.
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For all Music courses the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, but are not normally included in the offer. Offers are tariff based, 96 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including grade B in Welsh (or a grade B in a humanities subject studies through the medium of Welsh - e.g. History, Geography, Religious Studies); and grade B Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.); General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: MMM - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation - or see**) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: MMM- DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music** and grade H5 in Welsh** Access**: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners. International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). English Language requirements – Students need to have IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5), TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)