Study abroad

Robert Stevens, Professor Jenni Cook and Matthew Lush — Robert Stevens and Matthew Lush at the University of New Hampshire with Professor Jenni Cook

Expand your horizons by studying abroad, an experience you will never forget.

Hear the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Play in an American college big band. Attend open mic nights in Ljubljana. Take a weekend trip to see the Grand Canyon.

Build on your employability, discover new areas of study, and experience life in another country. You can choose from one of our numerous partner institutions, which currently include universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Finland, the Czech Republic and Belgium. In all cases, you are eligible to apply
for funding through the British Turing Scheme or the Welsh Taith Programme.

Jackie Yip Music with a Year of Study Abroad (BA 2018)

Who can study abroad

All our students studying a Single Honours degree in Music, and some studying for a Joint Honours degree, can spend a semester or a year studying abroad. Degrees which include a year abroad are taken over four years, with the third year spent at an international partner institution.

Degrees with study abroad

Studying abroad at University New Hampshire (USA) was the biggest and best adventure I’ve ever had! Making new friends, learning new things, and experiencing and life and university is like in a different country. It’s absolutely amazing!

Lizzie Watson Music with a Year of Study Abroad (BA 2018)

What you can study abroad

You can continue your studies in the subjects we offer at the School of Music, such as performance, composition, music history and film music. You may also study new subjects such as music therapy and music psychology, conducting, jazz composition and composing for film, TV and video games, subject to availability at your host institution.

Most of our partner universities provide instruction in English, but those studying in Europe may also have the opportunity to study in the respective country’s national language.

Study abroad video

Language lunches

Our weekly language lunches bring together our international community of students and staff, with the opportunity to speak in various languages with native speakers and other language learners.

Practice your language skills, converse with students from our international partner institutes, and prepare yourself for study abroad.