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University degree

Music

The University of Surrey
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Surrey is one of the top universities for music degrees where we have state of the art facilities with a focus on preparing you for a successful career in music BMus (Hons) — 2026 entry Music The opportunities for collaboration and creativity are wide and varied on our Music degree courses, inspiring and exciting our students across a huge range of styles: from classical to popular, musical theatre to opera, film to jazz, and from the historical through to the present day. We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace. Music is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026 Music is ranked 5th for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2025

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts7%
128-143 pts11%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts24%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts4%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts6%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
60%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£28,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching98%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support90%
Well organised95%
Learning resources92%
Student community92%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Surrey's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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