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English and Music at University of Sheffield - UCAS

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Course summary

This dual honours English and music degree allows you to pursue your creative and critical passions across the arts. Through English, you’ll study literature, language, theatre, film, creative writing and more. In music, you'll be free to range across our seven subject areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries and music technology. Pursue your creative and critical passions through music, literature, film, theatre and more. Explore literature, language and music from a variety of cultures and time periods, delving into how the arts influenced culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced the arts. You’ll have the option to pursue either an English literature or an English language pathway - or even take modules from both areas, studying a range of genres from literary fiction, journalism, theatre, film, everyday conversation, adverts, digital writing, to poetry and creative writing. Choose from a variety of music genres, including classical, pop, jazz and folk. Study in cutting edge facilities, including purpose-built music practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs. Develop your skills from performance and composition to ethnomusicology and music technology, helping you forge an international career in the music industry. Why study this course?

  • Immerse yourself in the arts - cultivate a deep understanding and a true love of the creative arts, whilst becoming an independent musician.
  • Receive 18 hours of instrumental tuition - with one of our distinguished professional teachers in the first year, whether or not you choose to take a performance module.
  • Work in music - gain practical industry experience while you learn with our 'Work in Music' module, and build a network of professionals who can advise you on your career.
  • Become collaborative and civic-minded - join our student-led volunteering projects English in the City or Music in the City and inspire school children to develop their interests in these subjects.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
QW33
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Other

Music Technology acceptable in lieu of Music Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) is acceptable in lieu of Music" Evidence of interest in language and literature, demonstrated through the personal statement is also required


English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
English and Music at University of Sheffield - UCAS