54 Best Music & Performing Arts Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 54 Music & Performing Arts programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 25 universities, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Cambridge, University of Bristol and University of Sussex come first, because those universities rank highest.

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49Bachelor's Degree

#130 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Bachelor of Music

Royal College of Music, University of London — The Bachelor of Music program at the Royal College of Music offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring musicians. This program emphasizes both performance an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

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50Bachelor's Degree

#131 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Acting BA(Hons)

Falmouth University — The Acting BA(Hons) course at Falmouth University is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of performance, providing a rigorous training in both the theory an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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51Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Commercial Dance

City St George's, University of London — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Dance at City St George's, University of London, offers a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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52Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Contemporary Vocal Performance

City St George's, University of London — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Vocal Performance at City St George's, University of London, offers students a unique opportunity to explore the mult...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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53Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Music, Sound and Technology

City St George's, University of London — The Bachelor's Degree in Music, Sound and Technology at City St George's, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between sound, tech...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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54Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Professional Dance and Musical Theatre

City St George's, University of London — The Bachelor's Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London, offers an immersive curriculum designed to equip students with...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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How these courses are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 43 bachelor's, 1 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Bath Spa University offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Music & Performing Arts in the United Kingdom?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Bristol (QS World #51) and University of Sussex (QS World #278) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Music & Performing Arts courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Music & Performing Arts courses in the United Kingdom?

Bath Spa University, with 11, ahead of City St George's, University of London (4).

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