- Degree awarded
- Bachelor of Music (MusB)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Typical A-level offer
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AAB, including A in Music.
If you are not taking A-level Music, we require AAB plus ABRSM Grade 5 Theory.
Students wishing to pursue performance units should normally have the equivalent of ABRSM Grade 8 on an instrument or voice (preferably at Distinction).
- Typical contextual A-level offer
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BBB or ABC including Music.
if you are not taking A level Music, we requireBBB plus ABRSM Grade 5 Theory.
Students wishing to pursue performance unitsshould have the equivalent of ABRSM Grade 8 on an instrument or voice(preferably at Distinction).
Find out more about contextual admissions. - Refugee/care-experienced offer
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BBC including B in Music.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required.
Please see the standard A Level requirements for more information about acceptable alternative Music qualifications.
Find out more about contextual admissions. - Typical International Baccalaureate offer
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35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects including 6 in Music.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
- How to apply
- Apply through
Course overview
- Ranked 5th in the UK for Music and Drama by the Complete University Guide 2026
- In addition, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is a world-leading institution, ranked in the top 50 globally across all of Arts and Humanities by Times Higher Education 2026.
- Study solo performance with our outstanding roster of professional instrumental and vocal teachers.
- The MusB is the UK's longest-running taught music degree (established in 1891), set in a 21st-century cosmopolitan city bursting with music and creativity.
- Find your own voice in composition and make use of the latest technology in the stunning NOVARS studios.
- Tailor the course to your own strengths and interests, and discover something entirely new in ensemble performance, conducting, film composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory.
- Make music and gain vital employability skills in our ambitious and inclusive student-led music societies.
Open days
Join us on campus to learn more about your course, grab a chat with current students and academics, and explore our campus with its fantastic facilities.
It's an invaluable opportunity to explore, discover, and enjoy some of the vibes that attract so many students to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.
Find out more about our upcoming open days.
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Fees
Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For entry in 2026 the tuition fees were £9,790 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2027 entry.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We know that student finance can be complicated. The links below provide further information to help guide you.
Learn more about student finance options for UK students.
Learn more about fees and finance for international students.
As an international student you may be eligible for our Global Futures Scholarships . This is open to students starting their studies in September 2026.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 509 2871
- ug-music@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- School/Faculty overview
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