English and Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This dual honours degree allows you to pursue your creative passions across the arts. Through practical activities such as creative writing, music composition, and performance, you’ll develop as both a writer and a musician and gain a critical understanding of how English and Music work together.

The English and Music degree is about understanding how we use language, literature, and music—not just as a means of communication, but as a way to express ourselves through creative practice, theory, and reflection.

Explore literature, language and music from a variety of cultures and time periods, delving into how the arts influenced culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced the arts.

You’ll have the option to pursue either an English literature or an English language pathway - studying a range of genres from literary fiction, journalism, theatre, film, everyday conversation, adverts, digital writing, to poetry and creative writing.

You'll study a variety of musical genres in cutting edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.

Develop your skills in everything from performance and composition to ethnomusicology and music technology, helping you forge a well-rounded career in the music industry.

Accreditation

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.

Why study this course?

* Learn from the experts - You’ll be taught by a wide range of specialists whose world-leading (REF 2021) research is woven throughout their teaching, ensuring your learning sits at the cutting edge of your subjects.


* Hone your talent - You’ll receive 18 hours of instrumental tuition with one of our distinguished professional teachers in your first year.


* Get ahead with work experience - 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. Outside of your studies, work placements with local and national companies can enhance your learning, build relationships with employers and give you a head start on your career journey.


* Become a strong communicator - As you grow your understanding of the literary arts and the written word, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own writing, and learn to present your work to a wide range of different audiences.