Develop a wide range of music and technical skills and be part of a creative community of performers, composers, songwriters, producers and writers.
On this dynamic course, you’ll receive robust training in the critical and contextual dimensions of the study of music, exploring and challenging the status, value and significance of music in society.
You’ll have the time and resource to pursue your creative endeavours. This could be performing, composing, organising events, or becoming a music technologist.
All of this prepares you for today’s fast-moving music culture, giving you the confidence and skills for a successful career.
Why study at Hull?
Learn from performance-led staff: Our staff include experienced DJs, band members, stage performers and session musicians, who are actively making and performing music.
100% employability: A perfect 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.¹
Industry-standard facilities: Get exclusive access to our 400-seat concert venue, professional recording studios, ambisonic studios, and rehearsal spaces.
Where could ths take me?
Our graduates have successfully set-up record labels – even before finishing their degrees – while others have become performers, conductors and managers. With the versatile skills gained from this degree, you can head into a career in producing, audio engineering, live sound engineering, teaching or journalism.
Once you’ve graduated, you’ll have a professional portfolio to enhance your CV, along with access to our extensive network of industry partners. This network could provide you with opportunities for live projects, work experience and masterclasses.
¹ (Music) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.
Core modules include
Creating Recorded Music
Creating Live Music
Core Music Techniques
Applied Music Skills
Individual Creative Project
Collaborative Creative Project
Specialist Music Skills
Major Project
Working in Music
Optional modules include:
Professional Music Skills
Music & Sound for Media
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Hull has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Applicants should be at a minimum of Grade 7 standard in their instrumental or vocal studies. Musicians who can demonstrate performance at this level but who have not taken practical examinations are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk |
| Institution's Own Test | 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill) |
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx
We’re helping more people to find their extraordinary.
Students often face barriers that make it more difficult for them to access higher education. That’s why we’ve introduced our contextual offers. By providing offers that take your background and experiences into account, we are helping to break down those barriers for all aspiring university students.
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Phone:01482 466100
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Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm
Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm
Email:study@hull.ac.uk
Phone:01482 466100
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Hull
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