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English and Music BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

English

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

including Music (or Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent)+ Grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Sheffield

A leading global university, Sheffield is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked 104th globally (QS World 2024).

  • Member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group
  • 105th globally (THE World University Rankings 2024)
  • 13th in the UK (THE World University Rankings 2024)
  • Best UK Students’ Union for six years (Whatuni 2023)