The University of Sheffield
Department of Music

Applying to study Music at Sheffield

  • A Levels required: 3 (inc. Music)
  • Good level of performance on at least one instrument required
  • Typical offer: For single honours ABB (or equivalent). Dual honours click here.

We have 50 undergraduate places available every year. Of these, roughly 38 are allocated to single honours applicants with the remaining 12 places being spread over 11 dual honours degrees.

We strongly encourage applications from well-qualified students. You should be expecting to obtain a good ABRSM Grade VIII result on your principal instrument and three good A2 passes (or equivalent). Please remember that we also accept ABRSM- equivalent gradings and normally accept all instruments.

If you are taking the Diploma, BTEC, IB, Highers etc. please do tell us. We will be happy to grade your offer accordingly. If you are unable to take Music as an A Level (or equivalent) subject we normally accept the following ABRSM exams: ABRSM VIII Practical Merit / Distinction + ABRSM Theory VIII Merit / Distinction. If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet our requirements please get in touch.

How to apply

All applications must be made through UCAS.

You may be invited to interview or receive an offer through UCAS. If you receive an offer you are strongly encouraged to come to one of our Open Days. Here you will be shown the Music Department and have the opportunity to ask further questions with staff and current students.

For further information, or to request a brochure, please contact Jo Burrows.

Interview

Given the diverse range of qualifications taken by applicants, and a growing number of applications from mature students, we give you the opportunity to request an interview.

The interview gives you a chance to play your instrument, discuss your application with a member of staff and ask questions. Interviews provide an opportunity to go well beyond the details of your UCAS application form in a relaxed, informal environment.

Click here for more information, and do not hesitate to contact Jo Burrows or Adrian Moore to request an interview.

Mature students

The Department welcomes applications from mature candidates (over 21 years on entry to the University). You are encouraged to make contact with the department before completing your entry form. You may well be invited for interview and be asked to play two contrasting pieces on your principal instrument. Other criteria used in making offers to mature students are study for A levels or other professional qualifications (ABRSM VIII theory for example).

For further information contact Adrian Moore:

Email: a.j.moore@shef.ac.uk
Telephone: 0114 222 0486

Standard dual honours offers

For more general information about dual honours courses, click here.

Course UCAS code Entry requirements
Music W302/Music ABB
Chinese Studies and Music WT31/MusChin ABB
East Asian Studies and Music WT34/MusEAS ABB
English and Music QW33EngMus ABB
French and Music RW13/FrMus ABB
German and Music RW23/GerMus ABB
Hispanic Studies and Music RW43/MusHisp ABB
Korean Studies and Music WTH4/MusKor ABB
Philosophy and Music VW53/MusPhil ABB
Russian and Music RW73/RusMus ABB
Theology and Music VW63/BibMus ABB

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