BMus(Hons) Programme Handbook

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This Programme Handbook is designed to help you find out:

what the BMus(Hons) programme of study at the RCM
involves

how the programme operates

what the opportunities for you are

what you need to do in order to do well
It includes information on how your programme is structured, the
different units that you can study, how you are assessed, who looks
after the programme and who you can take queries or problems to, in
addition to a range of general information and the regulations
governing the BMus(Hons) programme.
You may not read this document from cover to cover (although we
recommend that you do when you first receive your copy). It is laid
out in such a way that, as and when you need to find answers to
questions that undoubtedly will arise, you can use this as your first
source of information.

The RCM is happy to provide this publication

in an alternative format. Please call 020 7591
4316 or email leasterbrook@rcm.ac.uk to
discuss your requirements.

This handbook is current at July 2009. Any changes during the academic year 2009/2010 will be posted
on the BMus(Hons) programme notice boards.

Contents
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Introduction
Introduction

Overall Programme Aims and Objectives

Programme Specification

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Programme Design
The BMus programme at a glance
Levels of study
Credits and progression
Core Units and prerequisites
Options
Calculation of Final Degree Class

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Individual Studies
Principal Study, Second Study and Related Study
Joint Principal Studies
Allocation of Principal Study Professor
Changing Principal Study Professor

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Faculty Studies

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Learning,
Learning, Teaching and Assessment

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Learning and Teaching

General Information
Learning Outcomes and Key Skills
Study Plans
RCM Timetable (faculty, academic and performance zones)
Average weekly hours
English Language classes
Learning Agreements
Attendance and Leave of Absence
Assessment
Assessment criteria and syllabuses
Presentation and submission of written work
Marking of written work
Written exams
Submission of late coursework
Requesting a deferral
Appealing an examination decision
Learning Resources
RCM Library
RCM Studios
Woodhouse Professional Development Centre
IT facilities
Centre for Performance History

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Orchestral, Chamber
Chamber and Solo Performance
Orchestras and Large Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Solo Performance
RCM Chorus

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Programme Management
The BMus Programme Team
Heads of Faculty
The Performance Management Department
Tutorial Support
Questions and Problems
College Committees relevant to the BMus programme
Student Feedback

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General Information
RCM Website
College Hours
Requesting a Reference
RCM Email and Noticeboards
Student Pigeonholes
Examination Schedule
Coursework/Performance Projects Map

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Unit Descriptions by Level

Level 1 core
Level 2 core
Level 2 options
Level 3 options
Graduation Level

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BMus(Hons) Course Regulations

Glossary of Terms
Types of Award
Admission and Transfer of Students
Late Submission of Coursework
Decisions of the Board of Examiners
Criteria for Recommendation of Awards

Appendices
A: BMus Programme Specification
B: Skills Mapping Exercise
C: RCM Guide to the Presentation of Written Work
D: Average Weekly Hours (BMus14)

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