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This is your future

Music

Based in one of the most vibrant musical cities in the world, students travel from across the globe to make their mark in our highly regarded and welcoming Music department.

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Music at Manchester

Congratulations on your offer to study Music!

We combine specialist education in practical music-making with a comprehensive academic programme to give you a truly well-rounded musical education. Your learning will also be underpinned by our reputation for innovation.

Watch the video below (download transcript) and discover how our flexible course structures and lively learning environment will challenge and inspire you.

Number 1 in the UK for Music (The Times Good University Guide 2024).

We host over 100 concerts, performances, seminars and events each year.

Discover Music at Manchester

Learn about the course structure and extra-curricular opportunities

Your next steps

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Your questions

We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.

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Explore Manchester

Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

Facilities at Manchester

Music students have access to dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces.

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A week in the life

Music student Aimee details what a week of studying at Manchester looks like.

View Aimee's week

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Manchester University Music Society

Find out more about one of the largest, most active and most ambitious student-led music societies in the country.

Learn more : about the Manchester University Music Society

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Amazing facilities

Take a virtual tour of our amazing purpose-built performance facility.

Take tour : a virtual tour around the Martin Harris Centre's performance facilities

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Student support

A welcoming environment

Music at Manchester has an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

You’ll make friends through your course and music society activities, and get support in your studies from older students through our peer-assisted student support scheme.

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Careers and employability

Make your mark at Manchester

Our degrees are designed to prepare you for what comes next.

Whether you go on to further study, a career in the arts, or a totally different industry, our courses will equip you with the skills you need after your degree, and beyond.

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Performance culture

Take a deeper dive into composition and performance at The University of Manchester.

Find out more : about composition and performance at The University of Manchester

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Placement year

Most of our courses offer you the chance to apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context in the form of a placement in your third year of study.

Find out more : about work placement opportunities in your third year of study

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Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: ug-music@manchester.ac.uk
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Your course

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