German and Music: University of Southampton

Course overview

You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of Music courses, German language, and courses relating to German 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.

German 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 German 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.

In all years of study you will benefit from the wide range of teaching and learning resources (including extensive electronic and televisual facilities) offered by the Centre for Language Study, which works closely with the HEFCE National Subject Centre for Language, Linguistics and Area Studies, hosted at Southampton. A special unit in year two will prepare you for your year abroad in year three, and for the academic work you will complete during this year. Your year abroad is an opportunity to improve linguistic and cultural proficiency in your chosen language and to demonstrate your abilityto work independently over a sustained period.

Career Opportunities

In Music, many of their 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 German 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 German 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/