Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics] From University of Leicester

In your first year youÕll study core modules that introduce you to theoretical, historical and social aspects of music alongside music technology and the psychology of music. YouÕll also choose from core modules on different aspects of business and social enterprise, and decide whether to pursue composition, solo or ensemble performance.

YouÕll build on this knowledge in the following year, when core Music in Context modules feature the research interests of your tutors. YouÕll have the opportunity to study music from a variety of different perspectives, ranging from traditional musical studies of performance, composition, critical/analytical and historical studies to popular music, aesthetics, music psychology and music technology. Business modules will explore enterprise planning, innovation and entrepreneurship.

In your final year youÕll demonstrate your knowledge and skills with an independently researched dissertation on a topic of your choice, which might straddle both disciplines. At the same time, youÕll study advanced entrepreneurship and actually develop a new enterprise idea in a final year project.

The Music with Enterprise programme is offered by the University of Leeds.

What facilities are available

At the heart of the School of Music is the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, a beautiful performance space which hosts a large and varied programme of concerts in term time. The entire concert programme is free to students.

The School of Music has its own purpose-built building complete with rehearsal, performance and practice spaces, a lab for studying the psychology of music and four lecture theatres.

There are also studios for sound recording, software development and computer music composition Ð we have a wide range of professional recording equipment and up-to-date music software to help you with your studies.

In addition our instrument collection includes a specially commissioned gamelan, historic and modern keyboard instruments and a large selection of orchestral and world percussion.

Why Leeds

YouÕll have the opportunity to explore analytical, critical and comparative methodologies through Music pathways, with a focus on composition, performance, music psychology or other topics. At the same time, youÕll study modules in planning, managing innovation in business, development, creativity and social enterprise with the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Studies at Leeds University Business School.

The course culminates in an Enterprise Development Project, when youÕll have the chance to model a new enterprise; you can make music the object of your venture. YouÕll learn how theory and practice interact, which may lead to future opportunities such as creating your own business or social enterprise and leading new initiatives for existing organisations, as well as more traditional music career options.