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Originally Posted by Nigel
1. Will this degree help me if I want to pursue the path of a media composer? Or should I take other degrees?
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It will help - you'll meet/study with/work with the people who can (hopefully) steer you the right way. Some electives or a minor worth looking into might be some business or marketing courses.
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2. What are the entry requirements needed before studying this degree?
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For some schools: Can you afford tuition?
For most: Do you show some (however rudimentary) knowledge of music, and a desire to learn more.
They'll teach you by starting with the VERY basics (i.e. how to draw a treble clef).
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3. I know BMus stands for Bachelors of Music degree, but is it for classical music only? Or are any other forms of music like jazz and pop taught in this course?
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Some schools offer specialization in anything you can think of, jazz and classical are certainly the most common. A quick browse of the Berklee College of Music website finds 12 separate fields. Some, like the Business of Music stream, or Contemporary Writing might be right up your alley.
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4. What will I learn in this course?
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Ideally, everything you'd need to succeed...depending on your specialization. Generally you'll get private lessons, theory, history...
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5. I want to study in the UK/America. Are there any universities/colleges that you would recommend?
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Yes. Too many. You can look at the
heavies (like:
UNT,
Berklee,
Juilliard,
NEC,
MSM,
RCM,
Miami) Bigger schools might be more likely to give you the focus and streamlining you want...but definitely don't ignore smaller schools. Find a faculty and a city that works for YOU.
Best of luck with the search!