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Music degrees abroad
Music is a hugely broad subject that offers a number of specialisms and can cover performance, composition, production and theory. It is a creative subject that will allow passionate students to explore different genres, gain practical skills, and develop their own musical interests.
You can study music at universities, art colleges or a conservatoire, which specialize in performance based study programs. Music programs are available all over the world, so by studying abroad you’ll have a huge number of options to choose from.
Studying music abroad is a popular option for international students because it can mean learning a new approach to music. Every country has it’s own musical traditions and heritage, which can give you a new and unique perspective you wouldn’t get by studying at home.

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Music program structure
At undergraduate level you can study for a BA or a BMus (Bachelor of Music) over three or four years. BMus degrees often include more technical modules, with a concentration on performance, and BA programs can be more academic and theory focussed.
It’s possible to study music as a joint honours program with another subject, for example, music and English, or music and technology. If you choose to study at a liberal arts college, you can study music as a major or minor, alongside other subjects.
You can also study music at other levels including certificate, diploma, master’s and doctorate. At master’s level you can study for an MA or MMus over two or three years, and it’s also possible to earn a PhD in music which can take up to six years to complete.
Most music programs are taught through lectures, seminars and tutorials, but you also get individual tuition and workshops to develop your solo performance skills. Most universities give regular performances which you can take part in and some offer field trips to concerts. How you’ll be assessed will differ depending on the module, but they will usually include essays, exams and performances.
Music programs can cover a huge number of areas, genres and techniques, so the structure and content will never be the same, however here are some common modules you could study:
- Music history
- Music composition
- Performance
- Harmony and harmonic analysis
- Orchestration
- Music business
- Music technology
- Musicology
- Music psychology
Types of music degrees
Best countries to study music
Music study abroad programs
Music undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in music
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Music Vocal Performance - BMus University of Hartford, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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45,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 45,144 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Music Therapy - BA Indiana Wesleyan University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,184 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,184 USD
- Start date
- May, September, January
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Music Composition - BM Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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54,844 USD
Fee in university's local currency 54,844 USD
- Start date
- August
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Arts administration: Music - BA Bishop's University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,905 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,006 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Music: Musical Theatre - BA Marywood University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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37,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,700 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Associate in music
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Music Industry Studies - AA Diablo Valley College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,840 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,840 USD
- Start date
- August
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Fine Arts: Music - AFA Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,655 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,655 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Music - AAS-T Big Bend Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,789 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,789 USD
- Start date
- September
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Music - AA Cuesta College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,288 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,288 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Music - AA Seattle Central College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- April, June, September, January
Diploma in music
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Applied Music - OCADip Mohawk College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,691 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,575 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Applied Music - Dip College of the North Atlantic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,993 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,488 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
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Music - UGDip Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,362 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,485 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Contemporary Music & Technology: General Music - Dip Selkirk College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,596 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,020 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Music - Dip Vancouver Community College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,307 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,341 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
Certificate in music
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Modern Music: Guitar - Cert Visible Music College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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8,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,500 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Commercial Music - Cert Cuesta College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,288 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,288 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Digital Marketing and Music Management - Cert HE The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,229 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Music - Cert Laney College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Music Creativity and Performance Foundations - Cert Camosun College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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15,058 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,430 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in music
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FdA Music and Sound Production - FdA Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,141 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,250 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
Music graduate programs
Master's in music
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Arts (Thesis): Music - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,670 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, January
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Commercial Music: Music Production - MA Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,559 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,305 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Irish Music Studies - MMus University of Limerick, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,075 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,800 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Humanities: Music - MRes Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,318 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Creative Music Technologies - MA Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,291 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in music
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Music - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,363 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, January
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Music - PhD (with foundation) Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,130 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, March
Certificate in music
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Music - GradCert Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,972 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Music Scoring for Screen and Stage - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,010 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,861 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Secondary Music - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,976 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP
- Start date
- February, January
Future music careers
A music degree provides the perfect training for a wide range of careers both within and outside of the music industry. You will develop a number of transferable skills that employers value, including teamwork, communication and analytical skills.
Here are some of the most popular careers for music graduates:
- Music producer
- Music therapist
- Orchestra musician
- Music teacher
- Orchestra administrator
- Sound engineer/technician
- Community arts worker
- DJ
If you’re unsure what career path you want to follow after graduation, you can talk to the university’s career advice service. They can help you work out what roles might best suit you, and guide you on the best way to get your ideal job after graduation.
