BA Russian and Music

Institution University of Sheffield
Method At the institution
Location Sheffield
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Russian and Music

Objectives A degree in Russian and Music allows you to become an informed user of the Russian language and to develop your understanding of Russian culture, history and society. You will already have a strong affinity with music and be a competent listener and player. The music programme builds upon your existing skills and expands your creative understanding. In this four-year degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Russian and half in Music. You will spend your third year abroad in Russia. Russian: Russian courses at Sheffield focus on small-group teaching. You'll be taught by internationally-renowned experts in our field and by native speakers of the language. You'll gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of spoken and written Russian, including conversation, reading, translating and oral presentation. We also hone your reading, presentation and writing skills in English. All students follow either a beginners or an advanced (post-A Level) Russian course, depending on their qualifications. They also follow a core programme of modules in Russian cultural and social history that complements language instruction at each level. In addition, you may also choose from an exciting range of optional modules, including Russian thought, literature, art and visual culture, Soviet politics and culture, East European cinema, linguistics, and other Slavonic languages (Czech or Polish). Music: A personal tutor will work with you over three years to help you make the most of your studies and encourage you to excel. Lectures, seminars and group tutorials are reinforced by individual supervision or feedback. The music part of your degree is assessed through projects, performances and coursework, giving you a chance to develop your own skills and interests in an independent and creative manner. The Performance module at level one is assessed by a short recital; the level three Instrumental or Vocal Recital is given in public. While following a recital track you are given tuition on your principal instrument.
Entry requirements Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBC Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB + BC Scottish Highers - ABBB Irish Leaving Cert. - Typical offers range from BBBBB - AABBB Contact the department for specific requirements International Baccalaureate - Typical offers range from 30 - 33 points. Contact the department for specific requirements Core Requirements - Grade B in GCE A Level Music. Russian is not essential but can affect the offer made. Applicants without GCE A Level Russian should normally have B/C GCE A Level in another language.
Academic title BA Russian and Music
Course description Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.

Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.

Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.

This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.

Typical First Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Introduction to Russian Culture 20

Russian for Beginners (I) 20

Russian for Beginners (II) 20

Russian Language I 10

Russian Language II 10

Case Studies in Western Music 10

Composition 10

Critical Responses to Music 10

Individual Project 10

Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint 10

Introduction to Studio Techniques 10

Listening Skills 10

Music History 10

Music of the World 10

Performance 10

Popular Music Studies 10

Stylistic Harmony 10

Typical Second Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits

There are a large number of optional modules available to choose from for this year of the course. You can find out more by contacting the department

Typical Third Year ModulesModule/Unit Credits
Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad 40

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20

Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad (Project) 20

Typical Fourth Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Aspects of Post-Soviet Russian Culture 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (I) 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Comprehension and Communication Skills (II) 10

Russian Language (Advanced): Translation Skills 10

Extended Portfolio of Compositions 40

Extended Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital 40

Dissertation 20

Portfolio of Compositions 20

Prepared Instrumental or Vocal Recital 20