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The Difference Between Music Schools & Universities1/6
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How To Get A Job In The Music Industry & Get Hired!2/6
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Which Music Industry Job is Right for You?3/6
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A Day in the Life of: Music Label Intern & Meeting Rita Ora at Warner Bros Records4/6
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Going to Music University (Expectations Vs. Reality)5/6
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Day in the life of a 3rd year Music student - University of Birmingham6/6
Music Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
63
/100
18847 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21455 | £18888 | £21821 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13645 - £23424 | £16458 - £28067 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Music courses in the UK
All Music courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21895 | £19365 | £22945 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18187 - £25371 | £14446 - £24045 | £17365 - £28783 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Music
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Music who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Music
- Music Production Companies
- Music Retailers
- Media Organisations
- Magazines and Licensing Bodies
- Schools and Colleges
- Orchestras, Opera Companies and Touring Companies
- Travel Industry Companies
- Mental Healthcare Providers and Charitable Organisations
- The Armed Forces
- Cultural and Creative Industries
Specialisations within Music
- Music Composition
- Music Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Education
- Liturgical Music
Jobs of graduates of Music (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Music at Anglia Ruskin University
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 25% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Music is the study of melody, harmony and rhythm produced in accordance with specified patterns and sequences.
The median salary of graduates of Music was £21455 15 months after graduation, £18888 3 years after graduation and £21821 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Music studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Bachelor of Music (Honours) - BMus (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Bachelor of Music - BMus
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Master of Arts (Honours) - MArts (Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts - BA