Music BMus: W302

The BMus is a single-subject degree for those who are interested in pursuing a career in music. It provides a strong grounding in core disciplines and allows you to pursue your specialist interests in third and fourth years.

For Entry in 2027

Summary of entry requirements for Music (BMus)

Scottish Higher Entry Requirements

• ABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made a AAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements - Higher Music

Scottish Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40 – AABB* (ABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer)
• Additional requirements: Higher Music. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

• AAB – BBB
• Additional requirements: A-level Music. 

IB Standard Entry Requirements

• 34 (6,5,5 HL)
• Additional requirements: HL Music. 

Entry requirements for advanced entry to Music

Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.

Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

Scottish Higher requirements for advanced entry 

• Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

A-Level requirements for advanced entry

• A*A*A 

IB requirements for advanced entry

• 38 points

Admissions guidance

• Find out more about entry requirements and alternative qualifications

English language

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.