Overview

We embrace all music genres (classical, folk, pop, rock, jazz) and world music from across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, so you can study what interests you the most. We'll encourage you to develop your skills as an independent musician and music researcher.

In the first year of your Music programme from University of Sheffield, you’ll receive a thorough grounding in the skills and knowledge required to become a successful musician.

Key Features

You’ll learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres, delve into the histories and cultural contexts of both Western classical and world music, and have the chance to receive compositional training in both instrumental and music technology software.

In your second year you'll broaden your skillset and develop specialisms within our seven areas of study, gaining leadership and analytical skills to help establish your creative voice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Western Music

Music of the World

Tonal Music Analysis and Criticism

Exploring Tonal Styles

Technologies for Music

Ensemble Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music View 367 other Bachelors in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels + additional qualifications | ABB, including Music + B in a relevant EPQ

International Baccalaureate | 34, with 5 in Higher Level Music; 33 + grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity)

BTEC | DDD in Music

Scottish Highers | AAABB + grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity)

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher | AAABB + B in Music

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AA including Music; B + AB + grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity)

Access to HE Diploma | 60 credits overall in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26820 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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