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Music at The Open University invites you to explore musical ideas, history and practice in a way that fits around your life. You’ll study how music works through theory, analysis, creativity and context, and engage with performance, composition or music technology. Through flexible, supported learning, you’ll build skills in critical listening, creative thinking and musical communication, preparing you for roles in the arts, education, creative industries or further study in music.

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Stage 3120 credits

Total of 360 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Total of 240 credits

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years

Stage 1120 credits

Total of 120 credits

 

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year

Our music modules and learning materials are recognised as among the best in the country, offering in-depth and up-to-date study of a wealth of musical styles, historical periods and themes, ranging from medieval to modern film scores.

The benefits of studying music with us are:

Our courses in music can help you start or progress your career in:

Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.

See our full list of Music modules

Browse all the Music courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.

See our full list of Music courses

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