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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W303
Music
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,650Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Music at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Delivered by a diverse range of industry and research experienced lecturers, this course will enable you to respond to the changing landscape of the music and wider creative industries, making you adaptable and employable. This course is designed to support you in following pathways that reflect your specialist interests in performance, composition, production, or other areas such as education, management and research. You will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of your creative and scholarly intentions and mindset, with music as the primary med... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Music History and Analysis
Performance Practice and Technique
Composition and Arranging
Music Production and Technology
Critical Musicology
Ensemble Performance and Collaboration
Music in Education and Community Practice
Music Therapy Foundations
UCAS Code:W303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Including English or a Literary Subject* |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or other Literary subject* at grade 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,650
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£30,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
97%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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