
Music
Develop your specialist expertise in performance, composition or music studies in a vibrant musical community.
Why study with us
Challenge yourself academically and musically while studying in our dynamic School of Music. Our degree offers excellent professional preparation, providing you with the tools you need to succeed after graduation.
Research excellence
90% of our research environment is considered conducive to producing world-leading or internationally excellent research (REF 2021).
Work with professional musicians
Workshops, masterclasses and seminars are given by visiting composers, musicologists and performers.
Specialist pathways
Tailor your studies to your career aspirations, choosing from Performance, Composition, Musicology or Music Education.
Courses
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The School of Music has such a positive learning environment where those around you are always encouraging. I particularly like how the Music Studies pathway covers such a broad range of topics and areas of music, and how our classes are often led by specialists in a certain area. At the same time, the course allows us to tailor assignments to our own research interests and we get numerous opportunities to share our research with staff and other students.
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Rigorous musical training within a lively and imaginative liberal arts environment
In our purpose-built building we have all the facilities you need to succeed in your studies. We have lecture theatres with modern lecture-capture technology, seminar rooms, more than 25 practice rooms, ensemble rooms, electro-acoustic studios and a 250-seat concert hall.
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Next steps
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