Study abroad
Expand your horizons by studying abroad, an experience you will never forget.
Hear the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Play in an American college big band. Attend open mic nights in Ljubljana. Take a weekend trip to see the Grand Canyon.
Build on your employability, discover new areas of study, and experience life in another country. You can choose from one of our numerous partner institutions, which currently include universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Finland, the Czech Republic and Belgium. In all cases, you are eligible to apply for funding through the British Turing Scheme or the Welsh Taith Programme.
Studying at University of Helsinki was one of the most enriching and eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had. Nothing can compare to the memories you’ll make and the international friendships you’ll create!
Who can study abroad
All our students studying a Single Honours degree in Music, and some studying for a Joint Honours degree, can spend a semester or a year studying abroad. Degrees which include a year abroad are taken over four years, with the third year spent at an international partner institution.
Degrees with study abroad
- Music with a Year of Study Abroad (BMus)
- Music and a Modern Language (BA) (the available languages are Chinese, French and Spanish)
Studying abroad at University New Hampshire (USA) was the biggest and best adventure I’ve ever had! Making new friends, learning new things, and experiencing and life and university is like in a different country. It’s absolutely amazing!
What you can study abroad
You can continue your studies in the subjects we offer at the School of Music, such as performance, composition, music history and film music. You may also study new subjects such as music therapy and music psychology, conducting, jazz composition and composing for film, TV and video games, subject to availability at your host institution.
Most of our partner universities provide instruction in English, but those studying in Europe may also have the opportunity to study in the respective country’s national language.
Language lunches
Our weekly language lunches bring together our international community of students and staff, with the opportunity to speak in various languages with native speakers and other language learners.
Practice your language skills, converse with students from our international partner institutes, and prepare yourself for study abroad.
Find out more
We have links with over 300 institutions and can provide you with the opportunity to embark on an overseas placement in Europe and across the world.