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Music BMus

Level: Undergraduate

Subject: Music

Year of entry: 2027

Key facts

UCAS Code

Duration of study

Delivery

Full-time

Study location

Central Area

Start date

September 2027

Edinburgh College of Art

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study abroad

Available

Placement

Open days and events

Overview

About the degree programme

This is the programme for you if you are:

passionate and curious about music

fascinated by the role that music plays in our lives and how it interconnects with other fields, disciplines and technologies

We are open to students who have not had an opportunity to study music as a subject at school and offer a Year 1 course (Fundamentals of Music Theory) which supports new students to develop their musical literacy if required.

A flexible programme

The BMus programme is flexible and welcomes students from different backgrounds and musical experiences. It is designed so that you can tailor a pathway that best suits your musical interests and strengths.

For example, you can decide to:

focus on the cultural, sociological, and historical contexts of music

specialise in composition and/or performance

focus entirely on studying music courses

study a mix of music courses and courses from subjects outside of music

As a student in the Reid School of Music, you will be part of a vibrant musical community. You will study with scholars, composers, and performers known internationally who are passionate about teaching.

Discover what it's like to study BMus Music from our staff and students.

How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is usually studied over 4 years, however, some students may be eligible to enter in the second year and complete the programme in 3 years.

Programme benefits

Our programme will provide you with an enjoyable, rewarding, and rigorous engagement with music and music-making.

On completion, this degree places you in a very strong position for a high-level career in the music industry, in many fields related to music and beyond.

This degree will provide you with an opportunity to learn valuable transferable skills and abilities as part of an arts and humanities degree from a world-leading, research-intensive University that opens doors to graduate jobs and opportunities beyond music.

We offer a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm for the subject area, led by scholars who can help you discover new insights, areas of interest, and ideas within the discipline of music.

You will be part of a rich community of practising musicians in the School of Music and of creative artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, and others in the wider Edinburgh College of Art.

At the Reid School of Music, I was able to explore all manners of musicianship, musical study and creative exploration. This was not only through the courses made available to me but also through collaboration with fellow students and further opportunities through staff and lecturers.

The expansive syllabus challenged me to venture outside of my comfort zone, and I was given the space to explore these areas surrounded by experienced lecturers, approachable staff and easily accessible, professional equipment.

Whilst I came to University with a very set idea of what it means to study music, I left with a much broader understanding of what it means to be a musician.

Evie Alberti

BMus Music, graduated 2024.

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Mature applicants (including adult returners)

To apply for this programme and be considered for an offer, you will need:

academic qualifications (for example, from school or college)

to meet all our additional requirements

evidence of your English language ability (for example, from school or an English language test)

See our region-specific pages to find the entry requirements we accept.

Undergraduate entry requirements by region - Hong Kong-SAR China

Additional requirements

Music requirements

You must have a demonstrable commitment to music. You will not be interviewed. You are required to enrol in the 'Fundamentals of Music Theory' course unless you have an A in Advanced Higher or A level Music, or IB HL Music at 6.

If you wish to study Performance 1

If you are an offer holder, and wish to study the Performance 1 course, you need to have achieved Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) or equivalent in your main performance specialism (instrument or voice).

If you choose to accept your offer you should email a copy of your Grade 8 certificate(s) to the Music Office no later than 30 August.

Email the Music Office

If you do not hold formal performance qualifications

If you are an offer holder, and do not hold formal performance qualifications but are confident in your ability, you should record an audition video of no more than ten minutes in duration.

If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. The video should contain scales in two different keys across the full range of your instrument or voice and two contrasting pieces of music at Grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) standard.

If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards

If you are unfamiliar with Grade 8 standards, you should consult the ABRSM and Trinity grade syllabi for your chosen performance specialism. This will help you familiarise yourself with the required level of technical and musical skills.

ABRSM exams

Trinity exams

English language requirements

You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.

This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.

You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test.

School qualifications we accept

We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:

SQA National 5 English at C

GCSE English at C or 4

Level 2 Certificate English at C

International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)

Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.

Other qualifications we accept

We also accept other qualifications from around the world.

English language qualifications and tests we accept

English language tests we accept

If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher:

IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component.

Trinity ISE (2026 entry only. We are reviewing our acceptance of Trinity ISE for 2027 entry. Requirements for this qualification will be available in early October.): ISE II with distinctions in all four components.

Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. We do not accept Oxford ELLT Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component.

Other English language tests we accept

We also accept other types of English language tests.

How old your English language qualifications can be

Qualifications no more than two years old

Qualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:

IELTS Academic

TOEFL-iBT

Trinity ISE

Oxford ELLT

Oxford Test of English Advanced

Qualifications no more than three and a half years old

All other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.

If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.

Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for BMus (Hons) Music

View the tuition fees for one academic year of BMus (Hons) Music.

Tuition fees for this programme

Additional costs

This programme has no compulsory additional costs on top of your tuition fees.

We provide a wide range of technical sound equipment, sound studios, and software, to support your learning. There is also bookable access to good quality open-access computers, and a smaller number of laptops are available for loan through central University services. The core software we use in teaching comes without the requirement to purchase a license to use it in an educational context.

If you choose to take music performance courses within your programme of study, you will need to pay for any costs associated with the maintenance and ongoing use of your instrument (such as replacing strings or new mouthpiece reeds for woodwinds).

Some students may prefer to own and use their own laptop computer for writing and other computer-based activities (Mac or Windows, according to personal preference, such as Macbook Air/Pro, Dell XPS) and wired closed back headphones (such as Audio-Technica M40x/M50x, Beyerdynamic DT770). However, this is not a compulsory requirement, and it is possible to complete the degree without incurring such additional costs.

Costs for an optional year abroad

If you study abroad in Year 3 through the University's study exchange programme, you will need to pay related costs. These include:

tuition fees

accommodation and living costs

country-specific expenses like travel, visas and insurance

You can use our budget calculator to help estimate your costs.

Find out more about costs for studying abroad

You can also use a tool like Numbeo to compare the cost of living abroad to Edinburgh or your home town or city.

If you are away on exchange or placement, you may receive a reduction in your tuition fees for the year. This depends on:

the type of placement you are on

how long you are away

As an indication, you can see the reductions for students studying away in 2026-27. These are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Study away fees for 2026-27

Accommodation and living costs

You will need to pay for your accommodation and living costs (such as rent, food and utility bills) for the duration of your programme.

For 2026-2027, we estimate that it will cost an average of £1,546 each month to live in Edinburgh as a single undergraduate student. This equates to £13,914 for a 39-week academic year and £18,552 for a full year.

The exact amount you spend will depend on different factors, especially the accommodation you choose.

Living costs: estimates explained

Scholarships and funding

Funding information

You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.

Programme details

What you will study

We offer a distinctive and rigorous core curriculum in the first two years that will develop your musicianship and deepen your analytical skills.

We will support you in the development of an individual compositional and performance practice and introduce you to the history of both popular and Western music.

You will also have the opportunity to be introduced to areas such as:

acoustics

music psychology

AI (artificial intelligence)

music technology

This gives you a broad foundation on which to build specialist interests.

In Years 3 and 4, this choice is expanded further, we offer options in:

performance

composition

music in the community

sound design

In addition to this, you could study a range of courses exploring the context of music in:

politics

Throughout the degree, you can also choose to study subjects from elsewhere in ECA or across the University.

To enhance your studies, you can join one or more of the many orchestras, ensembles, and choirs available at the University.

You will have the opportunity to work with many visiting professional ensembles.

You can also apply to participate in our music in the community projects, which in recent years have involved student visits to The Gambia and Greece.

You will take three compulsory courses:

Topics in Popular Music

Thinking about Music

Creative Musicianship

This course introduces various themes and theoretical frameworks for the study of popular music.

Using American popular music of the late 19th and 20th centuries as a case study, you will consider a range of issues, including:

technology

capitalism

colonialism

This course focuses on music as an aesthetic and cultural phenomenon.

You will:

develop your critical and analytical skills

be introduced to some of the key issues in contemporary and historical thought concerning a broad spectrum of music

This course will develop your creative, practical, and listening skills.

You will take an integrated approach to studying the different areas of musicianship, including:

written and aural analysis

composition, songwriting and arranging

Other courses

If you have not studied music theory at a secondary school level, you will also take Fundamentals of Music Theory. This is an intensive music literacy course.

You can also choose from Music options such as:

Introduction to Musical Instruments

Music Psychology

Musical Acoustics

Sound Recording

If you have achieved Grade 8 standard or equivalent on your first instrument by the time you start the programme, you can also take Performance (see Entry requirements for more information).

Any of these option courses can be replaced with courses from other subject areas across the University (up to 60 credits).

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 1 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

You will study Music and Ideas from the Middle Ages to the Present Day.

Music history courses explore contexts of western classical music, including:

aesthetic

political

cultural contexts

You will develop your musicianship skills by taking one or both musical analysis courses. This provides a grounding in the analysis and compositional techniques of 18th and 19th century music.

You will also study Sound Recording, which introduces you to:

microphone techniques

room acoustics

field recording

production

Option courses

All students can take Composition and Creative Music Technology.

If you studied Performance in Year 1, you can continue with Performance in Year 2.

You can also choose up to 60 credits from subjects outside of music.

Find Year 2 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

You will have the freedom to choose from a range of courses, including:

composition (for screen)

screen music

music analysis

popular music studies

instrumentation, orchestration and arranging

Other examples include courses in:

options in Scottish traditional music

music history

All honours teaching is research-led and reflects the expertise and interests of individual lecturers.

You may also take Research Methods in Music, a course which provides training in many aspects of music research.

You can also choose up to 40 credits in subjects outside of music.

Find Year 3 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

select courses that build on your choices in Year 3

choose up to 40 credits in subjects outside of music

You will also complete at least one of:

40-minute recital

portfolio of compositions, for example:

an EP or album

music for mixed media

concert music

creative practice music project

dissertation

Typically, at the end of Year 4 you will have the opportunity to take part in our Graduate Show. This is a chance to exhibit your work. You can see work submitted by previous graduates on our 2025 Graduate Show page.

Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show 2025

Find Year 4 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at one of the University’s partner institutions around the world.

Our music-specific partners include:

University of Oslo

Aix-Marseille University

HKU Utrecht

Conservatorio Niccola Paganini, Padua

What are my options for going abroad?

You may also apply to the broader University of Edinburgh exchange programme across a wide range of international universities, providing there is an appropriate programme of study available.

For further details and information on funding a year abroad, please see the Study and Work Away Service (SWAY).

Study and Work Away (SWAY) Service

Funding your year abroad

Placements

The Music in the Community course in Year 3 involves weekly placements across the social, therapeutic and educational sectors in Edinburgh where music is used to help improve lives.

You may find yourself:

working as a group in a school

in a centre providing support to marginalised people

collaborating with local organisations to provide weekly music workshops

The placements offer you an opportunity to experience how your musicianship can be helpful to others in making music accessible for all.

They offer invaluable real-life experience and training for professional work and preparation for further training in areas such as music teaching and music therapy.

Field trips

Throughout the programme, you may have the opportunity to perform your music in various venues across the city, as gigs are often offered to students.

In some of our more technical courses, you may go out to record sounds on location for student films or podcasts.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You will be taught through:

lectures

tutorials

seminars

practical classes

workshops

computer labs

As well as our expert staff, you will have opportunities to work with:

professional musicians

the school’s own Ensemble in Residence

a wealth of musical and theatrical societies at the University

your student peers in the School of Music, ECA, and across the University

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

coursework

projects

portfolios

presentations

placements

In Year 4 you will complete at least one of the following:

portfolio of compositions

creative practice project

music technology project

Sample timetable

Morning: Psychology of Music Lecture

Afternoon: Performance session

Morning: Topics in Popular Music Lecture

Afternoon: Tutorials

Wednesday

Morning: Creative Musicianship Lectures and workshops

Afternoon: Music societies and other societies

Thursday

Morning: Sound recording lecture or workshop

Study day and other tutorials

Support for your studies

ECA’s Student and Academic Support Service (SASS) supports students throughout their studies in all degree programmes at ECA.

You will have a dedicated Student Adviser, based within SASS, who is specially trained to support you during your studies. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for any support, including questions about your studies or your well-being. Your Student Adviser can support you with:

personal or wellbeing issues that you are facing, including how to access specialist support

queries related to your programme, such as course enrolments, programme transfers and academic progression

applying for extensions and special circumstances

advice about how to take a break from your studies

registering with the Disability and Learning Support Service

If you’re unsure who to ask, you can contact your Student Adviser as a first point of contact.

Our academic staff

Our staff are world leaders in a wide range of musical areas, including:

musicology

acoustics and music technology

improvisation

community music

Learn more about our teaching staff on ECA's People Directory

Where you will study

Much of your teaching will take place in the University's Central Area.

Reid School of Music

The University's Reid School of Music is an exciting place to study. You will have numerous opportunities to make music and perform in University ensembles, including by joining:

orchestras

a big band

wind band

composers' orchestra

opera group

Our lively concert calendar and central Edinburgh location let you immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural scene.

Academic facilities

Our extensive state-of-the-art music studio spaces, equipment, and software will allow you to see your audio projects all the way through from composition and recording, to:

mastering

post-production

We are one of few institutions with the prestigious all-Steinway status. This means that all pianos owned by us are designed by Steinway & Sons.

Our 17 practice rooms, all equipped with a piano, are ideal when you need a private place for practice.

As well as these rooms, you will have access to:

a 21-stop 2-manual German organ in the Reid Concert Hall

an experimental organ and 2-manual pipe organ both situated in Alison House

harpsichords

The University’s Main Library is the primary collection of:

periodicals

manuscripts

digital journals

image databases

local collections

other research materials

It also houses the Centre for Research Collections and world-class content and resources related to music.

Different kinds of study spaces are available to you across the University campus, including:

libraries

dedicated computer labs

group study spaces

places for quiet and silent study

Investing in our learning environment

Edinburgh College of Art is excited to be undertaking a capital redevelopment of ECA’s Lauriston Campus. Part of the work is due to be completed by March 2026, with the rest of the redevelopment continuing into 2027.

The project aims to maximise the use of existing space, improve accessibility, and create a vibrant campus that fosters collaboration and innovation.​

The project involves refurbishing and repurposing various spaces across the Lauriston campus, including technical facilities, student and teaching spaces, and the relocation of the Reid School of Music from Alison House to the Lauriston Campus. New social spaces, seminar rooms, and studios are being created to accommodate our growing community.

You can find out more in this 2024 article on our website which explains the redevelopment in more detail.

Building work starts at ECA’s Lauriston Campus - Edinburgh College of Art

Career paths and further study

Career paths

This programme allows you to pursue a variety of careers in:

the creative arts

education

the media

Our graduates go on to forge successful careers in a range of areas, including:

teaching and academia

arts management

curation

music therapy

film, radio and television

print media

animation and the games industry

Careers Service

Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

With the Careers Service, you can:

access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths

try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop

get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs

attend careers events and practice interviews

get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

Visit the Careers Service website

Further study

After you complete your programme, you may want to go onto further study at Edinburgh or a different university. You could progress to:

a masters degree

a postgraduate diploma or certificate

a second undergraduate degree

Find out about options for further study

Postgraduate degrees you might be interested in could include:

Composition

Sound Design

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Musical Composition

Creative Music Practice

Graduate profiles

Andrew Taheny

Degree: BMus (Hons) Music

Year of graduation: Graduated 2021

Current work: Freelance Violinist and Instrumental Teacher

Alumni Profile: Andrew Taheny

Applying

How to apply

You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.

Guidance on applying through UCAS

Advanced entry

We do not offer advanced entry for this degree programme. All applicants will be considered for Year 1 entry only, unless you are transferring from a degree at another university.

Transfer from another university

What you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need:

your academic qualifications

a personal statement

evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)

a reference

How we select

If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.

As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.

How we select applicants

Interviews

The Reid School of Music does not interview or hold auditions. We scrutinise your application and request further performance background information if we require it.

This process ensures that we offer places to students who show the ability to meet our high standards, and that applicants from all backgrounds have the same opportunity to demonstrate their potential.

When to apply

2027 entry UCAS deadline: 13 January 2027 (6:00pm GMT)

This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.

To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 13 January 2027, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.

Search degrees that are open on the UCAS website

Key application dates and deadlines

After you apply

After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:

How to submit your qualifications

Attend an offer holder event

Receiving our decision

Accepting your offer

After you’ve accepted your offer

If you have a disability and need more support at university

Applying as an international student

As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.

Find out more about applying through UCAS

Visas and immigration

If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.

Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process.

Applying for a visa

An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student.

We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.

Find contact details for an education agent

Life at Edinburgh

What our students say

What is it really like to study here? Our students share their experiences on our social media.

You can find out what a day in the life is like for an Edinburgh College of Art Student, from late nights in the library to their favourite walks around the city!

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Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 31 July in the year of your entry to the University.

University accommodation website

Accommodation guarantee criteria

If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place

Societies and clubs

The University hosts more than 25 musical societies and a packed schedule of concerts during the year, ranging from classical and jazz to contemporary and electronic.

You could become a part of:

Music Technology Society

Electronic Music Society

Independent Music Society

Hip Hop Society

Rock and Metal Society

FreshAir Radio

Taylor Swift Society

Music Society (Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia, and Chorus)

Programming Society

Folk and Traditional Music Society

West African Drum and Dance Society

Wind Band, Brass Band

Composers Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra

A Cappella Society, Chamber Choir, Female Voice Choir, Edinburgh University Singers

Our societies are not only subject-specific, you could join a society or club based on your interests, a charity or cause, or a hobby.

Societies

Sports clubs

The city of Edinburgh

Our vibrant capital is a blend of culture, history, nature and modern city life. A fantastic place to live, it is also the perfect location to study music.

Edinburgh’s dynamic cultural scene boasts the largest collection of historic buildings, museums, art galleries and theatres of any city in Scotland.

The University of Edinburgh’s museums and galleries include:

the Talbot Rice Gallery

Centre for Research Collections

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room and Music Museum

Edinburgh is home to several major annual festivals, each bringing talent from around the world to our streets and stages, making the celebration of diversity an intrinsic part of the city’s culture. These include the:

Festival Fringe

Film Festival

Art Festival

Book Festival

Jazz and Blues Festival

Some students even participate in our annual festivals, performing their work or as a hobby with friends.

Exercise, leisure and support facilities

Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities you can use, including:

sport and active wellbeing facilities

University cafes and catering

Edinburgh University Students' Association venues and shops

a multi-faith chaplaincy for all faiths and none

a University nursery (based at King’s Buildings campus)

Health and wellbeing support

You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.

The support services we offer include:

a student counselling service

a health centre (doctor's surgery)

support if you're living in University accommodation

dedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustment

Health and wellbeing support services

Contact and events

Contact us

Contact us through our enquiry team if you have any questions about this programme.

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Open days, events and visits

Find out when our next open days will be taking place

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課程頁官方原文 A levels: standard entry requirements The A level grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the range of grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: from AAB to ABB What does this range of grades mean? Required subjects no specific A level subjects required Your A levels can be in any subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects GCSEs required You must also have the following at GCSE: English at C or 4 https://study.ed.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/347-music/entry-requirements 取得日期：2026-11-05

香港／國際頁官方原文 With the exception of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, all HKDSE applicants will be required to pass the HKDSE with four core subjects achieved at Level 3 or above, or three core subjects achieved at Level 3 or above and one at ‘Attained’ in Citizenship and Social Development only, plus three elective subjects at Level 555. Where Mathematics is a required subject candidates will require Level 5 in both the Compulsory and Extended Parts of Mathematics. Degree programmes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and Engineering - Level 4 overall with Level 4 in each component. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country/asia/east-asia/hong-kong 取得日期：2026-11-05

UCAS課程完整原文 Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/a70524db-6dc4-5eb5-f624-120c911953c4?studyYear=2027 取得日期：2026-09-16

香港／國際頁完整官方原文 Hong Kong-SAR China Undergraduate entry requirements for applicants from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) With the exception of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, all HKDSE applicants will be required to pass the HKDSE with four core subjects achieved at Level 3 or above, or three core subjects achieved at Level 3 or above and one at ‘Attained’ in Citizenship and Social Development only, plus three elective subjects at Level 555. Where Mathematics is a required subject candidates will require Level 5 in both the Compulsory and Extended Parts of Mathematics. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, any subject specific requirements as listed in the undergraduate prospectus must be achieved at Level 5 at either core or elective level. College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Applicants for Medicine will require 3 elective subjects, with grades 5*5*5* to include Chemistry and one from either Biology; Physics or Mathematics, with four core subjects achieved at Level 3333 or above. Applicants for Veterinary Medicine will require 3 elective subjects with grades of 555 to include Chemistry, Biology and one other elective subject. A minimum of grade 3 must be gained in all other elective subjects. For Biomedical Sciences, HKDSE with four core subjects achieved at Level 3333 or above plus three elective subjects at Level 555 to include Biology and Chemistry. To be exempt from taking a further English Language test you must achieve Level 4 overall in English with Level 4 in each component. HKDSE English Language Requirements Achievement at the following level/grade in English is accepted for entry by the University and HKDSE applicants are not required to provide a further English qualification. Degree programmes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and Engineering - Level 4 overall with Level 4 in each component. Degree programmes in Biomedical Sciences - Level 4 overall with Level 4 in each component. Degree programmes in Medicine & Veterinary Medicine - Level 5 overall with Level 5 in each component. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country/asia/east-asia/hong-kong 取得日期：2026-11-05

HKDSE英文對照官方完整原文 Degree programmes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and Engineering - Level 4 overall with Level 4 in each component. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country/asia/east-asia/hong-kong 取得日期：2026-11-05

A-level 核准科目原文 Approved subjects A level subjects we accept for general university entry. For many degrees, we will expect you to have achieved certain grades in specific A levels subjects. We call these ‘required subjects’. We accept most A levels for general University entry. There are some A levels subjects which we only accept under certain conditions, or for entry to specific degrees. There are a few A levels subjects that we do not accept. A levels subjects with conditions Subjects with common material We do not typically count subjects that contain a high proportion of common material (such as biology and human biology) separately. Native language A levels We accept A levels in your native language, except for some degrees where you cannot use your native language to meet a language requirement. If a native language is not accepted to meet the language requirement, we will specify this in the entry requirements section in the degree finder. A level art and design strands We only accept one art and design strand per application, unless you are applying for a degree in art and design (excluding MA Fine Art and History of Art). A level Applied Art and Design We do not accept A level Applied Art and Design for general University entry. We do accept it for entry to art and design degrees (excluding MA Fine Art and History of Art). A level Biology and A level Human Biology We only accept one of A level Biology and A level Human Biology. A level Citizenship Studies We do not accept A level Citizenship Studies in combination with either A level Law or A level Government and Politics. A level Economics and Business We do not accept A level Economics and Business in combination with either A level Economics or A level Business Studies. A level Mathematics and A level Further Mathematics We accept A level Mathematics and A level Further Mathematics as two separate subjects unless otherwise stated in the entry requirements section in the degree finder. A level Moving Image Arts We do not accept A level Moving Image Arts for general University entry. We do accept it for entry to art and design degrees (excluding MA Fine Art and History of Art). A level Physical Science We do not accept A level Physical Science in combination with either A level Chemistry or A level Physics. A level Professional Business Services We do not accept A level Professional Business Services in combination with A level Business Studies. A level Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry We do not accept A level Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry for general University entry. We do accept it for entry to Applied Sport Science or Sport Management. A level Use of Mathematics We do not accept A level Use of Mathematics in place of A level Mathematics as a required subject. We do not accept A level Use of Mathematics in combination with A level Mathematics. A level subjects we do not accept Applied ICT Applied Science Communication and Culture Creative Writing General Studies Journalism in the Media and Communications Industry Leisure Studies Media: Communication and Production Performing Arts Travel and Tourism Advice Get in touch if you need advice on the acceptability of any subject for entry to a particular degree, or on subjects sharing common material. Contact us for advice Subject choice As long as you are taking the required subjects listed in the degree finder for your degree, we advise you to do subjects that you enjoy most, or the subjects you are most likely to do well in. Doing subjects that you are most likely to do well in gives you the best chance of meeting the entry requirements. Required, preferred and recommended subjects We use different terms in the degree finder like 'required' and 'preferred' subjects when talking about entry requirements. When we use these terms, we mean: Required: must have this subject Preferred: will get preference in selection if you have this subject Recommended: this subject is good preparation for this degree Understanding our entry requirements Degree finder https://study.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-welsh-northern-irish-qualifications/approved-subjects 取得日期：2026-11-05

院校甄選原文 If you choose to accept your offer you should email your video to the Music Office no later than 30 August. https://study.ed.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/347-music/entry-requirements 取得日期：2026-11-05

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