Music
Music is one of the most ancient and universal of human activities, and studying it at degree level involves far more than developing technical skill on an instrument. It is the study of how sound is organised in time to create meaning, emotion, and cultural identity across an extraordinarily wide range of traditions and contexts. A contemporary, industry-focused music degree takes seriously both the creative and the professional dimensions of musical life.
At the University of Lincoln, the music degree is designed for musicians looking to develop their skills as performers, composers, and collaborators within a flexible curriculum that encompasses classical, rock, pop, and non-Western music. You will deepen your technical abilities on your primary instrument or voice while also developing compositional skills and an understanding of music theory, harmony, and form across multiple genres. Collaboration is central to the course, reflecting the reality that almost all professional musical life involves working with others, whether in ensembles, production teams, or creative partnerships.
The programme engages seriously with the music industry, equipping you with knowledge of how the sector works, from recording and production to live performance, management, and digital distribution.
The course includes a sandwich year and work placement, giving you the opportunity to gain professional experience before graduating. This might involve studio work, live event production, music education, or a placement within a music industry organisation. The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points, and the degree is studied full time over three years.
Graduates from music programmes pursue careers as performers, composers, music educators, producers, recording engineers, music managers, arts administrators, and music therapists. The skills in discipline, teamwork, creativity, and communication that musical training develops are also valued across many other professions. Further study options include postgraduate degrees in performance, composition, music education, and musicology.