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York St John University · Undergraduate
£4,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Music at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying music at York St John University, you will join a vibrant and welcoming musical community, where the emphasis is on practical engagement in music making. This course prepares you for professional music making: performing, composing, and facilitating. Through collaborating with your peers, staff members, and other creative practitioners, you will develop into the artist you want to be. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, 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 a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Different ways of creating music
Different instruments
Different genres
Different contexts of music making
Different ways of thinking about music
UCAS Code:W300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,500 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
70%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
82%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About York St John University
York St John University offers Music as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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