Music
We offer thorough musical training and stimulating artistic and academic study in a friendly, collegiate and creative environment.
Why study with us
Our music degrees offer excellent professional preparation and are highly flexible, allowing you to explore your own musical interests. We are dedicated to outstanding teaching, informed by our high-quality musical research.
Music making
10 School ensembles directed by professional musicians.
After graduation
97% of our graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (HESA data).
Work placements
Opportunity to undertake a work placement in your second year.
Courses
Entry year
Our talks and videos
Studying music at Cardiff University
Our virtual open day presentation gives a flavour of our undergraduate music courses, how we teach, and the additional opportunities available as part of your degree.
The School of Music
Our staff and students explain why the School of Music is such a great place to study.
Auditions at Cardiff University School of Music
All single honours students who apply to study at Cardiff University School of Music will be invited to attend an audition. Tutor Dr Carlo Cenciarelli and some of our students talk about what to expect, and how to prepare for your audition.
The School of Music is absolutely incredible in the way they have supported students and helped them to grow during their studies. The opportunities presented to us are always full of passion and knowledge. Every staff member in the School has the student’s best interests at heart and is always dedicated to making their experiences the best they can.
Our Concert Hall plays host to regular concerts by students and professional musicians.
We have four music studios equipped to industry standards. Our main studio has an attached live room for recording.
Our Music library collection is the premier music research library in the southwest UK and houses thousands of books and scores.
We host regular workshops and masterclasses in our Concert Hall.
The Music Building has over two dozen practice rooms for you to rehearse in.
Computers in our Mac Suite are all equipped with the latest Sibelius software along with dedicated Digital Audio Workstations.
Our 10 School-run ensembles rehearse and perform in our Concert Hall.
Learn more about us
Rigorous musical training within a lively and imaginative liberal arts environment
Our purpose-built building has all the facilities you need to succeed in your studies including more than 25 practice rooms, ensemble rooms and electro-acoustic studios.
We host a range of professional public concerts and student-led events in our 250-seat concert hall.
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Next steps
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Contact us
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How to apply
Everything you need to know about our application process.
HESA data: Copyright Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited 2022. The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. Data is from the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, published by HESA in June 2022.
Undergraduate
With over 300 courses to choose from, join us and benefit from our excellent facilities, a great student experience and as a graduate, be in demand by leading employers.
Undergraduate prospectus 2023
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