Department of Music
Studying Music at university gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of musical experiences, and to look at how music has shaped the world and responded to outside influences. We are internationally recognised for creative, practical and scholarly approaches to music and our graduates are critical, independent thinkers.
For offer-holders
Research
We support a wide range of research and offer many opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral study across the discipline.
Events
York Concerts
In response to Government advice and in line with University guidance, all concerts in April, May and June have been cancelled. A refund will be offered on all tickets bought for upcoming concerts; ticket holders will be contacted individually.
Undergraduate study
News
Friday 29 May 2020
We are delighted to announce that one of our Associate Lecturers, Dr Richard Powell, has been awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award from the University of York.
Monday 18 May 2020
Congratulations to Martin on his winning song cycle 'The Turning'.
Monday 18 May 2020
Federico Reuben has created a innovative work released on floppy disk.
Postgraduate study
COVID-19 updates
Information and advice specific to the Department of Music concerning the ongoing COVID-19 situation is now available.
Please also keep regularly checking the University's updates page.
Rankings and awards
The University of York is a TEF gold institution.
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