Careers and employability

Our graduates have achieved great success in the graduate job market. Find out how we support our students throughout their journey to gain transferable skills and enjoy new experiences.

Opportunities

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Career pathways and placements

Gain transferable skills and invaluable work experience as you study, whether you go into a music-based career or another industry.

Jobs in the music sector

Study abroad

Study abroad

During your undergraduate degree, you will have the chance to study for a full year at a university in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or the USA.

Study abroad

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The value of the Arts and Humanities

The work we do is at the heart of understanding human society. We believe that an understanding of people's lives, experiences, beliefs and values - both past and present - is absolutely vital when tackling the greatest issues facing humanity today.

Faculty Hub

Why study Music?

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Music in the City

Music in the City is our vibrant, student-led organisation which supports community music projects and events in local schools.

Music in the City

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Concerts Arts Administration Development Scheme (CAADS)

Complete an internship with our Concerts team and develop skills in a number of core music management functional areas, including marketing, operations, and artistic direction.

Concerts Arts Administration Development Scheme (CAADS)

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Student and Alumni Profiles  
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Careers Service