The diversity of major options available in both Music and Science is a strength of the BMusBSc conjoint. You’ll be able to pursue both of your areas of interest and structure a degree that’s unique to you. Pushing scientific boundaries requires creative and independent thinking – both of which are fostered by your musical studies – while the discipline and practice of music complements the acute focus necessary for successful scientific research. Understanding data is important for success in the workplace; knowing how to process and display data in ways accessible to a varied audience will be key to taking advantage of the emerging career opportunities in today’s data-driven work landscape. The BMusBSc conjoint offers, for example, the rigour and repetition required for experimentation in the chemical or physical sciences and the analysis of environment that’s a feature in Psychology and Musicology. This kind of duality presents the ideal context for you to become a disrupter by encouraging ideation, agile thinking and collaboration – qualities sought after by employers.<br><br>Your studies in the Creative Practice: Jazz specialisation centre around improvisational-based music. With a focus on improvisational methods through memory, transcription and analysis, you will advance your instrumental proficiency, and deepen your knowledge of jazz history and theory to provide a well-rounded knowledge of the genre. The opportunities to perform in recitals and concerts act not only as assessment tools, but preparatory gigs as students develop the skills required to perform as both band leader and band member. Collaborations are a major part of the jazz community, and these are actively fostered within our programme. School of Music students of the jazz, classical and popular music specialisations enjoy opportunities to work together and learn from each other’s practice.