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UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: W302
Music
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BMus (Hon) Music at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Want to develop your musical craft from world-leading music tutors? Excited by the thought of learning to play instruments from the Medieval period or studying the music of today from around the globe? Study composition, musicology and performance, with opportunities to specialise in each of these areas. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Film Music Techniques and History
Music and Emotion
Top 75 for Arts and Humanities in QS World Subject Rankings 2025
UCAS Code:W302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB To include A level Music, or alternatively grade 6-8 ABRSM Theory or ABRSM grade 8 Performance provided it is completed alongside three A levels. Equivalent Trinity or LCM Music theory qualifications are still considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Music. Where applicants are not taking HL Music, similar alternatives as in the A level option above will be accepted (ABRSM/equivalent grades or an interview). |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Perform on stage as part of Birmingham Opera’s chorus the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's Youth Orchestra, or in the 100-odd concerts on campus each year. 18 hours of tuition on one or two instruments/voice Year 2 (optional): 20 hours of tuition on one or two instruments/voice – plus additional professional piano accompaniment for relevant instruments/voices Year 3 (optional): English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suit
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £34,000 |
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
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
68%Learning resources
87%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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