BA Music
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, spanning genres including classical, popular, film, global, and avant-garde traditions. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course culminates in a Major Creative Project alongside a Research Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Music Cultures
- Practical Musicianship
- Studio Performance
- Arranging for Songs and Ensembles
- Electronic Music and Production
- Collaborative Music Project
- Music Industries & Professional Practice
- Musical Revolutions
- History and Practice of Songwriting
- Location Recording and Sound Design
- Music for TV, Film and Games
- Performance Workshop
- Major Creative Project
- Research Project
- Histories of Women in Music
- Pop Soundtrack Cinema
- Video Games: Creative & Critical Writing
- Advanced Performance
- Site Specific Project
- Writing the Environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £37,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Music at University of Sussex do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music at University of Sussex?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does BA Music at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.