Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Music at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Music is everywhere, and we come into contact with it every day: it enriches our lives and creates meaning and community. Studying music at York will deepen your understanding of that experience and how it has shaped and responded to the world. Our course integrates practical music-making, musicology, analysis and music technology, and offers options in composition, music psychology, music education and many other areas. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Essential Subjects: Music (or equivalent) at grade A is essential. If you are not taking A level Music we will accept ABRSM or Trinity Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Performance. Other exam boards may be considered on a case by case basis. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points With 6 in Higher Level Music. |
🗣️ 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
£26,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 York
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £23,500 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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: 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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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