Music

The University of Edinburgh

Undergraduate BMus (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Music

Music BMus (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 79% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.

A-Level Entry

ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

78.87%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Music is an incredibly rich and diverse subject. It is:

* a creative and aesthetic practice

* a social and cultural phenomenon

* studiable as a scientific object

Our BMus programme embraces this disciplinary breadth.

Initially, you will develop your creative musical skills and acquire the tools to engage critically with a variety of musical repertoires and media.

You will also:

* study how music is shaped by (and shapes) the social, cultural, historical, and political environments in which it is produced

* be introduced to the psychology of music and its potential therapeutic effects

A flexible programme

The BMus programme is flexible and welcomes students from different backgrounds and musical experiences. It is designed so that you can tailor a pathway that best suits your musical interests and strengths.

For example, you can decide to:

* focus on the cultural, sociological, and historical contexts of music

* specialise in composition and/or performance

* focus entirely on studying music courses

* study a mix of music courses and courses from subjects outside of music

Bursary
Students taking performance receive an annual bursary for instrumental tuition.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher ABBB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,500