Music - Introduction
Potential careers
The majority of recent graduates progressed into areas related to their degree subject. Of those moving directly into work, the majority were in the education sector, working as music teachers, often on a self-employed basis but also in some cases employed directly by a school or a local authority schools music service. Other employment destinations included educational roles with orchestras, and in arts administration. Graduates also moved into roles in other sectors, including leisure management and IT services. Some graduates are working in non-graduate roles six months after graduation, mainly in customer service roles, developing further skills and experience in preparation for their graduate career.
The proportion of graduates entering postgraduate is study is considerably higher than the average for the institution as a whole. In most cases courses are linked to careers in the education sector, with large numbers taking primary or secondary teaching courses. Masters degrees in music are also a popular option, but individual students also took courses in management, politics and journalism.
What graduates do - short term and longer term career paths
Understanding what recent graduates from your subject have gone on to do can be a valuable source of information to help in career planning, but bear in mind that what you choose to do will be a personal decision based on many other factors such as: what you are good at, what you enjoy and what you want from work.
Music - what University of Sheffield graduates do six months after graduation
This data was collected six months after graduation, so although useful, it doesn't provide a reliable indicator of longer term career paths. Some graduates are still in transition and may be in short term jobs, mainly in administrative, retail and customer service roles, developing further skills and experience while at the same time job hunting, travelling or taking time out.
Graduate case studies
Read about the longer term career paths of University of Sheffield Music graduates.
What do graduates do? - the national picture
The national Prospects website provides an overview of the graduate jobs market.
Our approach to employability
The University of Sheffield is committed to developing your employability.