Mathematics and Music BA
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
There is a deep historic affinity between the disciplines of Mathematics and Music. Both involve patterns and structures; and notions such as octaves, chords, scales, and keys are all based in mathematics.
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Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- Music
- Joint
- Algebra
- Mathematics
Course programme
Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
Joint Honours flexibility for programmes involving MathematicsEvery degree programme at the University is divided into 120 credits of study for each year of the programme. In the first year and second year of a Joint Honours programme with Mathematics, you will study 60 credits in each subject as you learn the core elements of your disciplines. We recognise that students on Joint Honours programmes might come to favour one subject slightly more than another. To account for this, we have added more flexibility into the final year of our programmes involving Mathematics. In your third year, you can stick with the 60-60 split between the two subjects or shift to a 80-40 credit weighting, effectively a major/minor combination.
Year 1Compulsory Modules
Music:
- Music History I (20) and II (20)
- Tonal Harmony and Counterpoint I and II (20)
Detailed descriptions of Year 1 Music compulsory modules
Optional unassessed Instrumental or Vocal Performance (10 hours) is also available. Composition is not possible as part of this programme.
Mathematics:
- Real Analysis and the Calculus (30)
- Vectors, Geometry and Linear Algebra (20)
- Mechanics (10)
Detailed descriptions of Year 1 Mathematics compulsory modules
Year 2Compulsory Modules
Music:
- Music Analysis (20) OR Critical Musicology (20)
Detailed descriptions of Year 2 Music compulsory modules
You will also take 40 credits of optional modules
Mathematics:
- Multivariable and Vector Analysis (20)
- Linear Algebra (10)
- Probability and Statistics (10)
- Algebra and Combinatorics 1 (20)
Detailed descriptions of Year 2 Mathematics compulsory modules
Year abroadYou can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year then you will be invited to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. Find out more.
Final yearCompulsory Modules
Music
- 80 credits - Independent Study Module (20-40)
- 60 credits - Independent Study Module (20-40 - if not taken in Mathematics)
- 40 credits - No compulsory modules, students will use their Music credits in optional modules
Detailed descriptions of Final Year Music compulsory modules
You will spend your remaining Music credits on optional modules
Mathematics
- 80 credits - Independent Study in Mathematics (20)
- 60 credits - Independent Study in Mathematics (20 - if not taken in Music)
- 40 credits - No compulsory modules, students will use their Mathematics credits in optional modules
You will fill your remaining Mathematics credits with optional modules. As you will have gained a thorough grounding in many aspects of Mathematics during Years 1 and 2, you will be able to choose from an incredibly wide range of final year modules. Modules may include topics such as 'Research Skills in Mathematics', 'Mathematical Finance', 'Differential Equations' and 'Computability and Logic'.
Mathematics and Music BA