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Join our School of Music to hear more about what it's like to study Music at university. You can find out more about the course and careers in this interactive session. There will also be some current Music students who can share their experience of studying Music.

Why study with us

Our music degrees offer excellent professional preparation and are highly flexible, allowing you to explore your own musical interests. We are dedicated to outstanding teaching, informed by our high-quality musical research.

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Music making

School ensembles directed by professional musicians.

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After graduation

98% of graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course. (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21).

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Work placements

Opportunity to undertake a work placement in your second year.

Courses

Entry year

Music (BMus)

Full time, 3 years

Our Music (BMus) programme offers the most in-depth study, allowing you to spend all of your time specialising in Music, while also allowing you to specialise and develop your own musical interests.

Music and a Modern Language (BA)

Full time with year abroad, 4 years

Develop your language and musical skills to become a creative and critical thinker, equipped for future professional success.

Music and English Literature (BA)

Full time, 3 years

Explore your passion for music and literature with our choice-driven joint honours degree in Wales’ creative and cultural capital.

Music with a Year of Study Abroad (BMus)

Full time with year abroad, 4 years

Music (BMus) programme offers the most in-depth study, allowing you to spend all of your time specialising in Music, while also allowing you to specialise and develop your own musical interests. You will spend your third year studying abroad,

Welsh and Music (BA)

Full time, 3 years

The Joint Honours degree in Music and Welsh provides the opportunity to specialise in two university honours subjects.

Our talks and videos

The School of Music

Dr Dan Bickerton explains why the School of Music is such a great place to study.

Auditions at Cardiff University School of Music

All single honours students who apply to study at Cardiff University School of Music will be invited to attend an audition. Tutor Dr Carlo Cenciarelli and some of our students talk about what to expect, and how to prepare for your audition.

I love the fact that the School ofMusic is quite small, everyone knows everyone and it feels like one big support network. Cardiff University has provided me with some of my closest friends and fondest memories. Say yes to every opportunity that comes your way and you will not regret it!
Florence Waddington Music (BMus)

Learn more about us

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Music ensembles

We offer a rich and diverse range of musical activities at the School of Music. Our ensembles, directed by professional musicians, include orchestras, choirs, a contemporary music group, an African drumming ensemble, and the Popular Music Collective.

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Spend a year studying abroad

We offer a range of opportunities to embrace new experiences during your studies, including spending a year studying abroad. This option is available on all of our single honours programmes, and some joint honours programmes.

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Student support

Get free, impartial and confidential advice on disability and dyslexia, money, careers, counselling and more.

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Guaranteed accommodation

If you arrive in September, you're guaranteed a single occupancy room, and you'll be allocated with other first-year students.

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Student life

Learn more about our sport and recreation, free language programmes, living costs, learning support and the Students' Union.

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Living costs

See how far your money goes by using our living costs calculator.

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Everything you need to know about our application process.


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