Open University

音乐学士（荣誉）

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.

职业发展技能

学习音乐将为你提供一套适应性强的技能，这些技能可以引导你走向多个方向，并受到雇主的高度重视。概括起来，这些技能包括批判性思维、分析、协作工作、沟通以及处理抽象结构和流程的专业知识。你将提高你的 IT、写作和独立思考技能，并培养在构建论点时吸收和评估相关信息的能力。这些是复杂组织中的关键技能，在学习之外的世界中也备受追捧——无论你已经在工作、做志愿者还是正在转行。

职业相关性

艺术与人文研究需要了解不同文化环境和历史背景下的人类活动。研究的广度和探索的音乐曲目和实践范围，加上清晰的思维和沟通能力，使 BA (Hons) 音乐与广泛的职业相关，包括：

• 文化创意产业
• 教育
• 公共行政、地方政府、公务员、艺术机构和社会服务
• 广告、新闻、出版和公共关系
• 商业、银行和零售
• 人力资源
• 慈善和竞选活动

其他职业

许多研究生水平的工作都面向任何学科的毕业生，特别是在商业，金融，管理咨询和公共部门。一些职业可能需要进一步的学习，培训和/或工作经验，超越你的学位。

通过我们独特的远程学习方法，您可以在家中、在工作中或在旅途中学习。

你需要满足一些评估截止日期，但除此之外，你可以自由地在适合自己的时间学习，将学习安排在工作、家庭和社交生活之间。

对于每个模块，您要么只使用在线资源，要么结合使用在线和印刷材料。

您学习的每个模块都会有一个模块网站

• 每周的学习计划，为你提供循序渐进的学习指导
• 课程材料，如阅读材料、视频、录音和自我评估活动
• 用于与其他学生进行讨论和合作活动的模块论坛
• 每项作业的详细信息及其截止日期
• 辅导预订系统、在线辅导室以及导师的联系方式
• 一些印刷模块材料和资源的在线版本。