Study Music in the UK
Looking for a course in Music? Not sure which Music course is best for you? Come and meet our counsellors who can advise you about the best Music programs in the UK to make sure you find the best pathway into the best university for you!
Where should I study Music in the UK?
There are Music programmes offered at public and private universities and colleges throughout the UK. At SI-UK we understand that choosing the right place to study at a UK university is a very difficult decision. That is why our highly experienced counsellors at SI-UK have regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges and can help you find the right course at the right UK university. Please contact us for more information and come to our office or talk to us online about which university we recommend for you. Our multilingual counsellors will be happy to assist you in a wide spectrum of languages such as Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin/Cantonese.
What qualifications do I need to study Music in the UK?
A course in Music in the UK may combine the study of Production Management,Technical Management
Postgraduate: Completed Undergraduate Course (work experience is sometimes required)
Undergraduate: Completed High School (13 years of education)
If you have only 12 years of education or a low GPA you may need a Foundation Course.
Why study Music at a UK University?
There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study Music at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world:
- Studying Music at a UK university will give you access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100.
- Students can complete a Bachelors degree in three years (compared to four years in the US) and a Masters degree in one year (compared to two years in the US).
Which careers can a degree in Music lead to?
After graduating from a Music course at a UK university you will have a range of employment opportunities depending on your area of specialism. In the music industry itself, technicians, sound engineers and producers are always in demand and often work on a freelance basis. Skills acquired in musical production are also transferable to other media areas such as broadcasting and film-making. Graduates in Music who specialise in performance may pursue their own careers as recording artists or find employment with orchestras and/or as session musicians. There are also employment opportunities in specialist fields such as ethnomusicology and psychotherapy. Finally, Music graduates from a UK university can work in education where their skills are highly prized and contribute to the enjoyment of music by future generations. In any profession, an employer will value an UK university Music graduate’s technical expertise and production skills.
Where Should I Study Music?
UK institutions and universities which consistently appear highly-placed in the rankings for Music are:
- University of Aberdeen (Profile)
- Aberystwyth University (Profile)
- University of the Arts (Profile)
- University of Birkbeck (Profile)
- University of Bristol (Bristol)
- Brunel University (Profile)
- Canterbury Christ Church University (Profile)
- University of Cardiff (Profile)
- City
University of London (Profile)
- University of Durham (Profile)
- University of East Anglia (Profile)
- University of East London (Profile)
- University of Edinburgh (Profile)
- University of Exeter (Profile)
- Goldsmiths College (Profile)
- University of Glasgow (Profile)
- University of Huddersfield (Profile)
- University of Kingston (Profile)
- London Metropolitan University (Profile)
- University of Newcastle (Profile)
- Northumbria University (Profile)
- University of Nottingham (Profile)
- University of Portsmouth (Profile)
- University of Reading (Profile)
- Roehampton University, London (Profile)
- Royal Holloway, University of London (Profile)
- University of Sheffield (Profile)
- SOAS (Profile)
- University of Southampton (Profile)
- University of St.Andrews (Profile)
- University of Sussex (Profile)
- Thames Valley University (Profile)
- University of York (Profile)













