Overview

The Music (Hons) course at University of York is home to a vibrant music culture. There's a huge range of ensembles to join, from orchestras and choirs to improvisation groups, modular synths and gamelan. You’ll have opportunities to perform in venues ranging from our own concert spaces to the historic York Minster in the city centre. There’s also the YorkConcerts series, societies for bands, Brazilian samba, musical theatre, and regular jazz, folk and open mic events on campus, and across the

Careers and skills

Graduates have gone on to roles in major orchestras; arts administration; music education; broadcast journalism and radio production; a range of publishing houses; film, concert and multimedia composition; and a range of fields beyond music. Others undertake further study for an MA, PhD, conservatoire programme or a PGCE.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Thinking and Listening

Creative and Professional Practice

Chamber Music

Conducting

‘Dancing about Architecture’: Writing about Music

History of African American Music

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

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87

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4.5

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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

York, 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

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120

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87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB including A in Music

If you are not taking A level Music we will accept AAB in three A Levels plus ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Performance. Other equivalent qualifications and exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

36 credits from units awarded Distinction and 9 awarded Merit or higher. An additional A Level or equivalent qualification in Music will be required.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD in Music. If you are taking a BTEC in a different subject, an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in Music will be required.

European Baccalaureate

80% overall, including 85% in Music

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 6 in Music at Higher Level

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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