Music at 51¸£ÀûÉç
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 () and discover how our flexible course structures and lively learning environment will challenge and inspire you.
Number 5 in the UK for Music (The Complete University Guide 2026).
We host over 100 concerts, performances, seminars and events each year.
Discover Music at 51¸£ÀûÉç
Learn about the course structure and extra-curricular opportunities
Your next steps
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Explore 51¸£ÀûÉç
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2025) and the city named the 12th best place in the world to go (New York Times, 2024).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Facilities at 51¸£ÀûÉç
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 51¸£ÀûÉç looks like.
51¸£ÀûÉç University Music Society
Find out more about one of the largest, most active and most ambitious student-led music societies in the country.
Amazing facilities
Take a virtual tour of our amazing purpose-built performance facility.
Student support
A welcoming environment
Music at 51¸£ÀûÉç 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.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at 51¸£ÀûÉç
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.
Performance culture
Take a deeper dive into composition and performance at 51¸£ÀûÉç.
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.
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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