Open University

BA (honores) en música

Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this degree, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• Scholarly approaches to the study of music
• A broad and substantial repertory of music, including some works and performances studied in-depth and detailed knowledge of the repertoire, techniques, performing practices and traditions of at least one chosen musical genre or discipline
• The key terms, contexts and notational practices relating to Western and some non-western music
• The principal concepts, theories and analytical procedures used in the study of music and sound, including scholarly approaches to exploring performances, compositions, their contexts, and their participants and audiences
• The technologies by which music has been produced, manipulated, disseminated, stored, and transmitted.

Cognitive skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Listen to music accurately and critically, read critically, and think logically.
• Communicate sophisticated ideas about music using appropriate vocabulary and style.
• Deploy, read, and interpret a range of musical notations.
• Critically evaluate and compare ideas, arguments, theories and approaches used in the study of music.

Practical and professional skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to:

• Independently and critically search for, access, select, evaluate, summarise and synthesise information and ideas obtained from a variety of sources, including written and aural media, making use of a range of IT tools.
• Present the results of a study in an appropriate manner and several media, including writing, musical notation, and performance or composition.
• Make and notate music in a range of representative repertoires or styles.
• Understand professional practice in music across a range of roles and repertoires.

Key skills

On completion of this degree, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Study and learn independently, and carry out autonomous research. Assess tasks and make plans across a programme of work and be able to reflect on, plan, and use time strategically to fulfil those tasks
• Engage in reflective personal practice and seek and use feedback from a tutor to evaluate the learning process, and improve performance
• Write clearly about music and sound using appropriate terminology.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by one module from a choice of two.
• At Stage 2, you’ll study two compulsory modules which will introduce you to the principles of music and using music technology.
• Finally, at Stage 3, you’ll complete your degree with two compulsory modules exploring the impact of music in social contexts and the practice of music making.

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You'll start your degree with:

• Discovering the arts and humanities (A111)

You'll complete Stage 1 with one from:

• Revolutions (A113)
• Cultures (A112)

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Understanding music (A234)
• Music, sound and technology (A232)

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You'll study both of the following:

• Central questions in the study of music (A342)
• Creative music making (CTLU302)

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Habilidades para el desarrollo profesional

Estudiar música te proporcionará un conjunto adaptable de habilidades que te permitirán avanzar en múltiples direcciones y que son muy valoradas por los empleadores. En resumen, estas son el pensamiento crítico, el análisis, el trabajo colaborativo, la comunicación y la experiencia en el manejo de estructuras y procesos abstractos. Perfeccionarás tus habilidades informáticas, de escritura y de pensamiento independiente, y desarrollarás la capacidad de asimilar y evaluar información relevante al construir un argumento. Estas habilidades son clave en organizaciones complejas y muy solicitadas en el mundo laboral, ya sea que estés trabajando, haciendo voluntariado o cambiando de carrera.

Relevancia profesional

El estudio de las artes y las humanidades requiere comprender las actividades humanas en diversos entornos culturales y contextos históricos. La amplitud de la investigación y la variedad del repertorio y la práctica musical explorados, junto con la claridad de pensamiento y la comunicación, hacen que la Licenciatura (con honores) en Música sea relevante para una amplia gama de carreras, entre ellas:

• Las industrias culturales y creativas
• Educación
• Administración pública, gobierno local, administración pública, instituciones artísticas y servicios sociales
• Publicidad, periodismo, publicaciones y relaciones públicas.
• Negocios, banca y comercio minorista
• Recursos humanos
• Organizaciones benéficas y campañas

Otras carreras

Muchos trabajos de postgrado están abiertos a graduados de cualquier disciplina, particularmente en negocios, finanzas, consultoría de gestión y el sector público. Algunas carreras pueden requerir más estudios, capacitación y / o experiencia laboral más allá de su título.

Con nuestro enfoque único de aprendizaje a distancia, puedes estudiar desde casa, el trabajo o mientras viajas.

Tendrás algunas fechas límite de evaluación que cumplir, pero por lo demás, serás libre de estudiar en los momentos que te convengan, adaptando tu aprendizaje al trabajo, la familia y la vida social.

Para cada uno de sus módulos, utilizará solo recursos en línea o una combinación de materiales en línea e impresos.

Cada módulo que estudies tendrá un sitio web del módulo con

• Un planificador de estudios semana a semana que te ofrece una guía paso a paso a través de tus estudios.
• Materiales del curso como lecturas, vídeos, grabaciones y actividades de autoevaluación.
• Foros de módulos para debates y actividades colaborativas con otros estudiantes
• Detalles de cada tarea y sus fechas de entrega
• Un sistema de reserva de tutorías, salas de tutorías en línea y los datos de contacto de su tutor.
• Versiones en línea de algunos materiales y recursos del módulo impreso.