Music
Discover our music degrees and study alongside a dynamic and pro-active community of music makers.
About Music at Newcastle
Our highly flexible undergraduate degree programmes enable you to determine a balance of practical and academic work best suited to your interests. You'll have the freedom to tailor your degree when you study music at Newcastle. You can either specialise in one kind of music or opt for a more general music education. While you will have broad-based music education, as you progress through your degree you can choose to specialise in musicology, performance, or composition.
We perform, compose, research, and teach a wide variety of music. Whatever degree programme you choose, you'll have opportunities to study topics and approaches across a range of music.
What we offer
Freedom to choose: Our teaching covers an array of musical genres, including classical, world and folk. Our modules span music technology, performance, theory, and practical skills.
Performance opportunities: We support a vibrant programme of live music, with weekly performances both on campus and at local venues.
Outstanding facilities: You'll have access to specialist music facilities, including state-of-the-art studios, rehearsal spaces, practice rooms and recording studios.
Expert teaching: Our experienced teaching staff are professional musicians and active researchers.
A musical city: Newcastle upon Tyne's thriving music scene includes everything from high-profile venues to more intimate local spots. It's also home to the UK's first co-operatively owned music venue, The Globe.
Your career path
Our graduates often become professional musicians, performers, composers, teachers, academics, music therapists, studio managers or sound engineers. Other opportunities include:
- arts administration
- music production
- music journalism
- music librarianship
- music publishing
The wide range of transferable skills music graduates develop means that you can easily move into other professions and graduate training routes. These include teaching, management, marketing, accountancy, law, events management, journalism, healthcare and IT.
Study with us
We deliver an outstanding learning experience that equips our students for future success. Study with us and you'll be challenged and supported, so that you can achieve great things.
Download our Undergraduate Prospectus
Explore the world-class education and great student experience waiting for you at Newcastle University. Download our Undergraduate Prospectus.
We offer an outstanding student experience and a world-class education for life. We'll engage, challenge, support, and inspire you to fulfil your potential during your time here.
Newcastle University is home to almost 20,000 undergraduate students, all learning and growing together. Join us to discover new passions, make memories, and make friends for life.
Newcastle University is in one of the UK's favourite student cities. Newcastle is a UK top 4 and world top 40 student city in the 2025 QS Best Student Cities rankings.
With over 185 undergraduate degrees to choose from, Newcastle University has something to satisfy all curious minds, and excite every critical thinker.
Newcastle University has a long history of research excellence. We're committed to working with our valued partners to help make a difference to people's lives around the world.
Newcastle University is home to a vibrant community of scholars, scientists, artists, and musicians.
Our stimulating curriculum and supportive teaching mean you will be challenged and supported. Our research-informed teaching engages your curiosity and fosters a dynamic learning environment.