If you choose music you’ll learn about theory, composition, and performance, unlocking a world of artistic expression and technical skill.
Beyond the joy of creating and appreciating music, you’ll develop a range of skills highly valued in diverse career paths. Whether you want to become a professional musician, composer, or music educator, or to explore careers in music production, technology, or business, a music education equips you with creativity, discipline, and adaptability. And in our modern world where multimedia and technology meet with traditional forms, it could also open doors to exciting careers in film scoring, sound engineering, or interactive media.
- Contribute to the world of entertainment, providing joy, inspiration, and a sense of escapism through performances, recordings, and live shows.
- Engage with local communities by organising concerts, workshops, and outreach programmes that bring people together.
- Contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage, ensuring that unique musical traditions are passed down to future generations.
- Composition
- Creative software skills
- Folk music studies
- Media composition skills
- Music industry studies
- Musical techniques
- Performance studies
- Studio recording technique
- Music technologies including virtual instruments
- Technical aspects of playing one or more musical instruments
- Learn music theory, including harmony, melody, rhythm, and form
- Music production, including recording, mixing, and mastering techniques
- Reproduce musical elements by ear
- Read and perform music on sight
- Adaptability to different playing or composing contexts
- Performance skills
What is a… music software developer?
Getting in: Entry requirements
Find out more about what you'll need to study music at university or as an apprenticeship.
Average requirements for undergraduate degrees
Entry requirements differ between university and course, but this should give you a guide to what is usually expected from music applicants.
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Wired4Music
Music events, courses, jobs and opportunities for people aged 16-25 in London. -
Song Exploder
This Netflix series is based on the popular podcast which digs deep into songwriters’ creative process.
- Detail your musical background, including any instruments you play, genres you’re interested in, and any formal training or lessons you’ve taken.
- Have you got performance experience? That could be in solo performances, ensemble settings, or taking part in musical events.
- Share the musicians, composers, or genres that have inspired you.
- Talk about any impactful concerts, performances, or musical events you’ve attended, and reflect on how these experiences have influenced your musical perspective.
- If you’ve taken on leadership roles within musical groups or projects, that will show your ability to lead, organise, and collaborate with others.