Discover Music at Birmingham
Study a course that blends distinguished traditions with fearless exploration of contemporary developments. Your Music degree will encompass musicology, performance and composition, with opportunities to specialise in one of these disciplines.
Our undergraduate Music programmes
Become a sought-after creative asset in the arts sector
Go behind the scenes of creative industries with our BA Cultural and Creative Industries.
Compose, perform, and innovate in a celebrated Music department
Our 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.
Why Study Music at Birmingham?
- Experience some of the best facilities for music study and practice in the country – Take advantage of access to our state-of-the-art Bramall Music Building; the recently opened rehearsal, practice, and recording facilities in the University Music Hub; and our innovative electroacoustic music studios and specialist computer facilities.
- Make industry connections in a city full of music – Work on exciting performances and festivals both on the stage and behind the scenes. Get involved with a diverse and eclectic array of music venues in the city of Birmingham, from Symphony Hall to The Sunflower Lounge and everything in between.
- Earn a degree with real world relevance – Participate in our vocational modules such as Arts Management in Practice, enhancing your professional experience and joining our 100% of undergraduate Music graduates who enter work or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022).
Learning how to compose electroacoustic music and how use the studio equipment was instrumental in developing musical and technological skills that I can now apply to all aspects of composition.
International scholarships in the College of Arts and Law
10 international students can be awarded £3,000 toward tuition fees for year one entry.
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