About BA Music And... (combined Degree) At Soas University Of London in SOAS University of London
The BA Music combined degree is a unique opportunity to study the musical traditions of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and their global diasporas. SOAS Music has an international reputation for providing a platform for musicians, industry specialists, and researchers from around the world.
Students study music from a variety of perspectives, including ethnomusicology, anthropology, politics, and history, and survey a broad range of Asian and African musical cultures. In years 2 and 3 they are encouraged to develop their own interests by focusing on specific regions and by considering cross-regional themes, from music and gender to the music business.
Performance is a central component of the degree. You will develop expertise in a great variety of musical performance traditions. The course combines academic and practical skills: students are trained in research methods, critical theories, fieldwork practice, sound recording, podcasting, presentation skills, and musical performance.
Some two-subject programmes are completed in 3-years while others take 4-years and include a year abroad.
| IELTS Academic/for UKVI/ Indicator |
6.5 |
minimum 6.0 in all subscores |
| PTE Academic |
65 |
minimum 60 in all subscores |
| TOEFL iBT ('My Best Scores' not accepted) |
95 |
23 in writing, 20 in other subscores |
