Our music staff possess a wide range of research expertise encompassing aspects of performance, composition and musicology. Facilities for music students are first-class, including electoacoustic music studios and a collection of historical instruments.

Students entering the BMus might have specific career aspirations from the start. The programmes are specifically designed, however, so that those who wish to pursue a career in music but don’t want to tie themselves down to one particular career path are able to benefit from a two year experience in music before choosing a specific programme. For students following the BMus with Honours (Education) programme, the main career prospects are in teaching, and those graduating with the BMus with Honours (Music and Communities) are well placed to take opportunities for working in community music. For those following the BMus with Honours programme, the main career prospects include editing, writing and presenting music, composing and performing. The degree can also be used as an entry to other professions, as is the case with other degrees, where subject specialism is not important.