Music BMus

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W302

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,820 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

Music BMus

About

Course description

Why study this course?

18 hours of instrumental tuition

Learn from one of our distinguished professional teachers in the first year, whether or not you choose to take a performance module.

Work in Music

Gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.

Become a Sheffield Made Musician

Enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene that gave birth to the likes of Self Esteem, PULP and Arctic Monkeys. Feed off this inspiring musical heritage, and collaborate with our regional industry partners.

Creative experiences

Opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, masterclasses and our dynamic musical event series.

Become an independent musician and music researcher, find your creative voice and take your first steps towards forging a rewarding, international career.

A music degree from Sheffield is about supporting you to become the musician you want to be. Taught by world-leading academics, you’ll study everything from performance, composition and musicology, to ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and technology.

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

Together we embrace all music genres and perspectives on music, encouraging you to develop your skills as an independent musician and music researcher.

Culminating in a final year project, taught over a full academic year in group sessions and regular tutorials, this degree will help establish a portfolio of work that will help you find success in a range of careers.

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The University of Sheffield is an All-Steinway School. This accreditation enables students to access pianos of the highest quality and places the University among a select group of international education institutions.

All-Steinway School

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB; ABB
AAB including Music; ABB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: 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/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Music
BTEC Diploma: DD + B in A Level Music; DD in Music + A at A Level
Scottish Highers: AAAAB including Music; AAABB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA including Music; B + AB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

Music Technology is acceptable in lieu of Music (except for BTEC)

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
ABB; BBB
ABB including Music; BBB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB including Music + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 33 with 5 in Higher Level Music; 33 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Music
BTEC Diploma: DD + B in A Level Music; DD in Music + B at A Level
Scottish Highers: AAABB including Music; AABBB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity/LCME)
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB including Music; B + BB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool/LCME or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM/LCME) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity)
Access to HE Diploma: Award of Access to HE Diploma in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

Music Technology is acceptable in lieu of Music (except for BTEC)

English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements |

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Career

Graduate careers

Department of Music

The musical excellence and academic aptitude you develop on your course will make you highly valued by employers, whatever your chosen career path after university. You'll also develop valuable transferable skills such as time management, critical thinking and interpersonal communication.

There are lots of opportunities to get work experience. Hands-on projects are integrated into several academic modules and every year our Concerts team provides internships while the Careers Service can help you find placements. You can lead a music project or workshop in a local school through our student-led volunteering organisation Music in the City. All of these experiences will help you build a compelling CV.

Our graduates work with prestigious orchestras and music institutions within the UK and globally, in roles ranging from performing and conducting to administration and education. Sheffield music graduates have also forged successful careers in other fields, from audio programming to marketing and management.

Graduate job roles include: artist management, audio programming, composition, concerts coordination, instrument repair, marketing and communications, music research, music promotion, music therapy, orchestral management, professional performance, publishing, sound engineering, teaching.

Say yes to every music making opportunity you can while at university, even if it’s something a little out of your comfort zone

George Morton BMus Music, MMus Composition and Performance

Our degrees and activities attract students who are interested in an eclectic mix of music, with many going onto varied careers. George studied the undergraduate BMus music course and went onto study MMus Composition and Performance. He now works as a freelance conductor and orchestrator.

My career - music teaching and performance

Joss Mann-Hazell BMus Music

During the BMus undergraduate course, Joss was introduced to the world of North Indian Classical Music. He now uses these skills during a teaching training course, and shares why studying music at Sheffield helped in forging his musical career.