Taught by world-leading academics, we offer a diverse and flexible range of modules, inspiring you to become the musician you want to be. We provide creative experiences within a range of musical industries to help you establish your professional career.
**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 ...
Taught by world-leading academics, we offer a diverse and flexible range of modules, inspiring you to become the musician you want to be. We provide creative experiences within a range of musical industries to help you establish your professional career.<br/><br/>**Become an independent musician and music researcher, find your creative voice and take your first steps towards forging a rewarding, international career.**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Together we embrace all music genres and perspectives on music, encouraging you to develop your skills as an independent musician and music researcher.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **Creative experiences** - opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, masterclasses and our dynamic musical event series.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W302
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B AAABB + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity); AAAAB including Music Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9 Award of Access to HE Diploma in Music, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34, with 5 in Higher Level Music; 33 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in Music Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 including Music; H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD + B in A Level Music; DD in Music + A at A Level Scottish Advanced HigherB in Music + AAABB in Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B B + AA including Music at A Level; B + AB at A Level + Grade 8 in either Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) A levelA,A,B 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) |
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