French and Music: University of Southampton

Course overview

You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of Music courses, French language, and courses relating to French Linguistic, Social and Political, Film and Television, and Literary studies.

A huge range of Music courses are offered from the Western classical tradition, jazz, popular, commercial and multicultural music to the music business, music in film and television and new musical technology. You can specialise your music studies in music history, analysis, performance or composition, or maintain a broad range of interests.

French language is taught in stages (from 1 to 7), enabling you to be placed in a course appropriate to your particular level, and encouraging you to work towards challenging but realistic targets.

You will spend year 3 of the four year course studying or working in a French speaking country. During this year you will work on an investigative project, exploring an issue of current importance in the place where you are staying.

Career Opportunities

In Music, many of the graduates go on to postgraduate studies or become music teachers. Some become performers, work in the media, or become arts administrators. Another major career option is the music business in its various forms, ranging from retailing through production to artistic or financial management. Others use the skills they have acquired in other kinds of work.

Entry requirements

• A levels: ABB including grade B in French and grade B in Music; and a pass at grade 8 ABRSM, Rockschool or Trinity in one instrument
• IB: 30 points including 15 at Higher Level with 6 in Higher Level French and 6 in Higher Level Music; and a pass at grade 8 ABRSM, Rockschool or Trinity in one instrument

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/