Modules for course W302 | BMUS/MUS
BMUS Music
This is a provisional list of modules to be offered on this course in the 2022–23 academic year.
The list may not be complete, and the final course content may be different.
You can also view the modules offered in the year 2021–22.
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Year 1 Modules
Composition and Sonic Art B
The student must take 1 modules
from Composition and Sonic Art B.
WXC-1114
Cyfansoddi a Chelf Sonig B
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 2)
WXK-1114
Composition and Sonic Art B
(20)
(Semester 2)
Intro - Harmony and Counterpoint
The student must take 1 modules
from Intro - Harmony and Counterpoint.
WXC-1004
Cyflwyniad Harmoni/Gwrthbwynt
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 1)
WXM-1004
Understanding Tonality
(20)
(Semester 1)
Music since 1850
The student must take 1 modules
from Music since 1850.
WXC-1300
Cerddoriaeth Ers 1850
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 1)
WXM-1300
Music since 1850
(20)
(Semester 1)
Solo Performance Year 1
The student must take 1 modules
from Solo Performance Year 1.
WXC-1016
Perfformio Unawdol Blwyddyn 1
Cymraeg
(20)
(Full Term)
WXP-1016
Solo Performance Year 1
(20)
(Full Term)
Composition and Sonic Art A
The student must take 1 modules
from Composition and Sonic Art A.
WXK-1113
Composition and Sonic Art A
(20)
(Semester 1)
WXC-1113
Cyfansoddi a Chelf Sonig A
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 1)
Music 1550-1850 The student must take 1 modules from
Music 1550-1850.
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
40 to 60 credits from:
- WXM-2011: Musicology Year 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- WXM-2205: Notation and Editing (20) (Semester 2)
- WXK-2233: Composition Year 2 (20) (Semester 1)
- WXK-2235: Acousmatic Composition (20) (Semester 2)
- WXP-2241: Solo Performance Year 2 (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- You must choose at least two of the compulsory modules BUT if you choose Acousmatic Composition and Composition you MUST choose your third option from the same list
Optional Modules
40 to 60 credits from:
- WXM-2022: Understanding Popular Music, i (20) (Semester 2)
- WXK-2191: Songwriting (20) (Semester 1)
- WXM-2269: Community Arts Placement (20) (Semester 1)
- WXM-2270: Music Teaching in Context (20) (Semester 2)
- WXM-2304: Genres and Composers B (20) (Semester 2)
- WXP-2307: Ensembles and Groups A (20) (Semester 1)
- WXC-2411: Hanes Cerddoriaeth Cymru B (20) (Semester 1)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
40 to 80 credits from:
- WXM-3277: Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- WXM-3283: Edition (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- WXK-3289: Composition (project) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- WXP-3298: Solo Performance Project (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules
40 to 80 credits from:
- WXM-3022: Understanding Popular Music, i (20) (Semester 2)
- WXP-3111: Ensembles and Groups B (20) (Semester 1)
- WXK-3191: Songwriting (20) (Semester 1)
- WXM-3205: Notation and Editing (20) (Semester 2)
- WXK-3235: Acousmatic Composition (20) (Semester 2)
- WXM-3270: Teaching in Context (20) (Semester 2)
- WXM-3305: Genres and Composers C (20) (Semester 1)
- WXM-3306: Genres and Composers D (20) (Semester 2)
- WXM-3311: Community Arts Placement (20) (Semester 1)
- WXC-3411: Hanes Cerddoriaeth Cymru B (20) (Semester 1)