Music - BMus (Hons)

University of Sheffield

Taught by world-leading academics, we offer a diverse and flexible range of modules, inspiring you to become the musician you want to be. We provide creative experiences within a range of musical industries to help you establish your professional career.**Become an independent musician and music researcher, find your creative voice and take your first steps towards forging a rewarding, international career.**A music degree from Sheffield is about supporting you to become the musician you want to be. Taught by world-leading academics, you’ll study everything from performance, composition and musicology, to ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and technology.You’ll learn to listen, perform, think and write critically about music of multiple genres, delve into the histories and cultural contexts of music both at home and from around the world, and have the chance to receive compositional training in both instrumental and music technology software.Together we embrace all music genres and perspectives on music, encouraging you to develop your skills as an independent musician and music researcher.Culminating in a final year project, taught over a full academic year in group sessions and regular tutorials, this degree will help establish a portfolio of work that will help you find success in a range of careers.**Why study this course?**- **18 hours of instrumental tuition** - learn from one of our distinguished professional teachers in the first year, whether or not you choose to take a performance module.- **Work in Music** - gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.- **Become a Sheffield Made Musician** - enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene that gave birth to the likes of Self Esteem, PULP and Arctic Monkeys. Feed off this inspiring musical heritage, and collaborate with our regional industry partners.- **Creative experiences** - opportunities include student-led reading groups, multiple ensembles, active student societies, masterclasses and our dynamic musical event series.

School of Languages, Arts and Societies (Music)