BA (Hons) Music at York St John University

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.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Composing, Arranging, and Producing; Musical Exploration; Ensembles and Project Management; Research in Music; Entrepreneurship in Music. Optional modules include Ensembles, Teamwork, and Facilitation; Vox; Perspectives on Music; Sustainable Performance and Practices in Music; Percussion; Composition Strategies.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain the technical and creative skills you need for a career in music. You will also build skills in communication, planning and teamwork that can lead to a range of other creative roles. Example roles include Music performer; Touring musician; Music educator or facilitator; Community musician; Musical director or conductor; Composer; Music therapist; Radio producer.

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