The programme focuses on music as an applied art, 1 that is engaged with the musical world in all its diversity and excitement; from improvisation, composition and professional performance to music therapy and community music, as well as the traditional music analysis and critical theory; volunteering in music plays a big part in the undergraduate experience of many music students and can be a perfect way to build confidence and expand skills; the subject plans to offer the chance to apply for a part time internship with a local charity to students who go on to study its MA in Music Performance, a great way to meet like-minded people and students who get involved in the local community are rewarded with a real sense of achievement and a much enhanced CV.