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Mathematics and Music

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Combine precision and creativity. Explore two interconnected disciplines as you study technical language and formulae alongside musical technique and practice.

Develop your musical craft, learning from world-leading music tutors, and develop your critical thinking and independent learning skills while exploring the advanced study of mathematics.

Why study this course?

  • Choose from diverse modules like Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, Mechanics and Real and Complex Analysis.

  • Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft.

  • Explore the city of Birmingham’s music venues, from the grand Birmingham Symphony Hall to the more intimate Jam House.

  • Take advantage of the option for a year in computer science within your course and gain in-depth knowledge of computing.

  • Benefit from industry connections with a wide range of high profile companies - from E.ON, Caterpillar and Jaguar Land Rover to the Office for National Statistics, R&A, and FDM Group.

Top 15 for Music in the Complete University Guide 2025 and the Guardian University Guide 2025

Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
GW13
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GW13
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAB
To include A level Music at grade A and A level Mathematics at grade A. Grade 6-8 ABRSM Theory or ABRSM grade 8 Performance is acceptable if you are not studying A Level Music, provided it is completed alongside three A levels. Equivalent Trinity or LCM Music theory qualifications are still considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AA at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 points
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Maths and Music. Grade 7 ABRSM theory qualification will be accepted as a substitute for Higher Level Music provided you have met all other IB requirements.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

We are able to consider applications from candidates who do not meet the standard requirements for A Level Music, graded theory or performance exams on a case by case basis. Following your application you may be invited to an audition.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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