
Music
Develop your specialist expertise in performance, composition or music studies in a vibrant musical community.
Why study with us
Challenge yourself academically and musically while studying in our dynamic School of Music. Our degree offers excellent professional preparation, providing you with the tools you need to succeed after graduation.
Research excellence
100% of our submitted research, including compositions and recordings, rated at international standard, with 95% classed as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’ (REF 2014).
Work with professional musicians
Workshops, masterclasses and seminars are given by visiting composers, musicologists and performers.
Specialist pathways
Tailor your studies to your career aspirations, choosing from Performance, Composition or Music Studies.
Courses
Our videos
Following the Music Studies pathway, I particularly enjoyed meeting with Performance and Composition students at our weekly Postgraduate Forum to discuss our personal areas of study. During my degree, I played with the University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras as well as in small ensembles, performing in locations including the University’s concert hall, St David’s Hall and Brangwyn Hall. There were also lots of great concerts to attend, both in the School and around the city. I particularly appreciated being able to attend the dress rehearsals of the Welsh National Opera for free.
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Rigorous musical training within a lively and imaginative liberal arts environment
In our purpose-built building we have all the facilities you need to succeed in your studies. We have lecture theatres with modern lecture-capture technology, seminar rooms, more than 25 practice rooms, ensemble rooms, electro-acoustic studios and a 250-seat concert hall.
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Next steps
View our music postgraduate taught course
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How to apply
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