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Careers and employability

Our graduates have achieved great success in the graduate job market. 93% of our students are in work or further study 6 months after graduation (UK UG, 2015-2017 Higher Education Survey).

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Gain transferable skills and invaluable work experience as you study, whether you go into a music-based career or another industry.

Career pathways and work experience

Study abroad

During your undergraduate degree, you will have the chance to study for a full year at a university in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or the USA.

Study abroad

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Music in the City

Music in the City is our vibrant, student-led organisation which supports community music projects and events in local schools.

Music in the City

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Concerts Arts Administration Development Scheme (CAADS)

Complete an internship with our Concerts team and develop skills in a number of core music management functional areas, including marketing, operations, and artistic direction.

Concerts Arts Administration Development Scheme (CAADS)

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