why study Music

What is Music? Subject overview with study options

There are many music degrees to choose from, depending on whether you study at a university or conservatoire and if your course focuses on music in a performance-related subject, or whether it is more theoretical. You might also choose to take a music technology degree.

Generally, most institutions look for a certain standard of composition and performance of vocal and instrumental skills. If you're after a more specialised programme, you could seek to focus on specific styles.

Best Universities for Music

1 University of Oxford
2 University of Cambridge
3 University of Birmingham
4 University of Bristol
5 Newcastle University
6 University of Manchester
7 King's College London, University of London
8 University of Southampton
9 Durham University
10 University of York
11 Royal Holloway, University of London
12 University of Sheffield
13 University of Glasgow
14 University of Nottingham
15 Royal Academy of Music, University of London
16 University of Surrey
17 Cardiff University
18 University of Edinburgh
20 Bangor University
21 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
22 University of Leeds
23 University of Aberdeen
24 University of Sussex
25 School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
26 Queen's University Belfast
27 Keele University
28 Goldsmiths, University of London
29 University of Strathclyde
30 University of Huddersfield
31 University of Liverpool

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