Department of Music

The Department of Music is one of the most distinguished in the UK, with world-class research, teaching, and facilities. It is at the forefront of developments in the practice and study of music, and has an illustrious history stretching back to 1905 when Edward Elgar was appointed the University's first Professor of Music.

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    Get involved

    University Music is the heart of extra-curricular music making at the University of Birmingham.

    Open to all students, staff, and the local community, there are over 40 different ensembles you can get involved in, along with competitions, concerts, and an extensive health and wellbeing programme.

    University Music

Contact Music

For general undergraduate enquiries

Ms Sue Miles
musicdepartment@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Prospective undergraduate enquiries

Enquiries managed by the Undergraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment team. Messages will be passed on to the relevant Admissions Tutors where appropriate.

Please use our UG enquiry form

For general PGT enquiries

Panagiota (Penny) Mantouvalou
musicpgt@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Postgraduate admissions enquiries

Enquiries managed by the Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment team. Messages will be passed on to the relevant Admissions Tutors where appropriate.

Please use our PG enquiry form

Mailing address

Music Department
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom