
English and Music
University of SheffieldCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) English and Music at University of Sheffield is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Sheffield, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This dual honours English and music degree allows you to pursue your creative and critical passions across the arts. Through English, you’ll study literature, language, theatre, film, creative writing and more. In music, you'll be free to range across our seven subject areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB including Music. Music Technology acceptable in lieu of Music. Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) is acceptable in lieu of Music. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 - 33 points 33, with 5 in HL Music; 32, with 5 in HL Music, and B in a relevant Extended Essay |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,830
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sheffield
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £23,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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