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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

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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    37,700 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 37,700 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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Associate in music

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    Music Industry Studies - AA Diablo Valley College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    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
    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
    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
    9,687 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

    Start date
    April, June, September, January
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Diploma in music

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    Applied Music - OCADip Mohawk College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    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
    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
    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
    11,307 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,341 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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Certificate in music

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    Modern Music: Guitar - Cert Visible Music College, USA
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    • Part-time

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    10 months
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    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
    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
    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
    15,058 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,430 CAD

    Start date
    September
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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
    9,141 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,250 GBP

    Start date
    February, October
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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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    17,291 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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Doctorate in music

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    Music - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    15,130 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,000 EUR

    Start date
    February, March
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Certificate in music

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    Music - GradCert Ulster University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    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
    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
    18,976 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,050 GBP

    Start date
    February, January
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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.