Music (Hons) City St George's, University of London

Overview

This Music (Hons) degree from City St George's, University of London provides an exciting, global and interdisciplinary approach to the study of music, blending theory, practice and performance.

Quick Facts:

City’s wide range of ensembles - including classical, contemporary, jazz and world music - conduct regular concerts and a summer festival, providing you with opportunities to perform and discover world-class musicians.

• Learn in a highly energised department, with internationally recognised staff who share your devotion to music

• Study with leading music professionals and performers, many of whom also teach at the leading London conservatoires

• Enjoy 20 hours of 1-2-1 solo instrumental/vocal tuition each year

• Train in facilities that include advanced recording and composition studios, and performance and practice spaces

• Prepare for a range of music-related careers through optional modules in sound recording, music business, music education and more

• Gain exciting new perspectives on music and its relationships with culture, technology and society through a close study of classical, popular and world music

• Follow in the footsteps of students who have undertaken a placement year with Les Miserables, London Philharmonic, and other organisations.

Career

• City Music alumni work for a wide range of organisations including the BBC, Royal Opera House and Sony.
• Recent graduates have gone on to become music teachers, music managers, and music marketing specialists.
• City’s BMus degree also provides professional skills that are transferrable to a wide range of professions beyond music.
• Some of our alumni have gone into careers in finance, marketing, management, media production (television, radio, theatre), digital industry and events organisation among other areas.
• Many pursue further study at postgraduate level, including Masters degrees in sound art, and applied performance.