The University of Sheffield
Department of Music
Department of Music. Scale the heights.Department of Music. Scale the heights.

 
We're independently ranked among the top five music departments in the UK, for both research and the wider student experience. Our students excel at their chosen specialisms in performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, psychology of music, music management and sound recording, and engage with our community in Sheffield through music.

Sheffield music studentsStudy with us

With great course options, superb facilities and a family atmosphere, music students love Sheffield.

Undergraduate study
Postgraduate degrees

String orchestra concertConcerts and events

Our department buzzes with activity all year round. Keep your diary up to date here.

Music making and concerts
News and events

Student recording a saxophone partYour facilities

Our students enjoy exceptional studio space and equipment for rehearsal and recording.

About the department
Music library
The Soundhouse studio

Music student with computer, mic and headphonesResearch

Eighty per cent of our research is classified as either 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading'.

Research activity
Our research areas
Research seminars