Global Music Department

Introduction

The Global Music Department embraces pluralistic, fluid approaches to sound, music, culture and identity, creating an educational environment where musicians are supported to develop their own unique voices, exchange and merge practices, and create new music through intercultural collaboration.

Our Bachelor and Master’s Degree programmes provide pathways for students from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds to develop creative, flexible, musical, pedagogical and research skills, intertwined with an in-depth understanding and hands on experience of working in intercultural and transcultural environments. Students will develop the ability to perform, create, communicate, collaborate, facilitate and lead in a wide range of musical, cultural and socially engaged contexts, fostering a strong sense of global citizenship and responsibility.

The term Global Music is viewed in the broadest sense, incorporating multi-disciplinary and collaborative inter-art approaches, alongside pluralistic forms of musical expression. With intercultural collaboration at the heart of the programme, applicants are welcome from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds. Musicians may apply on any main instrument, voice or composition, including traditional instruments from around the world.

Applicants with a background in other art forms may also be considered for the programme, provided they have a sufficient level of musical skills. The Bachelor of Global Music is a 3-year programme taught in English and is a pathway to the 2.5 year Master of Global Music. Applicants with a previous qualification may also apply directly to the master’s programme.