BMus (Hons) Jazz
Entry Requirements
Entry to the BMus (Hons) Jazz course is by audition. We
expect instrumental and vocal candidates to be able to demonstrate
an excellent technical facility and a musical/stylistically aware
approach to performance, including improvisation.
Candidates who are successful at audition are usually
expected to gain at least two A-Levels, including Music,
at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications prior
to entry.
Equivalent qualifications include Scottish Highers, BTEC
National Diploma/Certificate, WBQ, International Baccalaureate,
Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) and recognised
international qualifications. ABRSM theory qualifications at
Grade VI or above may also be considered as an alternative to
A-Levels.
In any case, the minimum conditions attached to an offer of a
place are based on individual applications and may be higher than
the mimimum requirements stated above.
International applicants whose first language is
not English will need to gain a recognised English language
qualification e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent. For the BMus
(Hons) Jazz course you will need to achieve an overall IELTS
5.5 with no lower than 5.0 in reading, writing, listening or
speaking components (or equivalent
qualification).