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English and Music

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This dual honours English and music degree allows you to pursue your creative and critical passions across the arts. Through English, you’ll study literature, language, theatre, film, creative writing and more. In music, you'll be free to range across our seven subject areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology.

Pursue your creative and critical passions through music, literature, film, theatre and more.

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 - or even take modules from both areas, studying a range of genres from literary fiction, journalism, theatre, film, everyday conversation, adverts, digital writing, to poetry and creative writing.

Choose from a variety of music genres, including classical, pop, jazz and folk. Study in cutting edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.

Develop your skills from performance and composition to ethnomusicology and music technology, helping you forge an international career in the music industry.

Why study this course?

  • Immerse yourself in the arts - cultivate a deep understanding and a true love of the creative arts, whilst becoming an independent musician.

  • Receive 18 hours of instrumental tuition - with 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 collaborative and civic-minded - join our student-led volunteering projects English in the City or Music in the City and inspire school children to develop their interests in these subjects.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
QW33
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QW33
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

ABB
including Music. Music Technology acceptable in lieu of Music. Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) is acceptable in lieu of Music.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD
in Music

Access to HE Diploma

D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

Scottish Higher

AAABB
including Music

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD
DD in Music + B at A Level; DD + B in A Level Music

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 - 33 points
33, with 5 in HL Music; 32, with 5 in HL Music, and B in a relevant Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
including Music

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

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 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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