Music
Join the vibrant music community and study in our 拢4.8 million Conservatoire聽
Music
Join the vibrant music community and study in our 拢4.8 million Conservatoire聽
Top 30
in the UK
for teaching quality
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Gold
rated university in the Teaching
Excellence Framework
TEF 2023
Top 30
UK university
out of 122 institutions
Guardian University Guide 2025
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Wednesday 11 December
Explore a subject you care about and prepare for your career
Extensive industry links
Work with local, regional and national companies
Personal tuition
Train in vocal, instrumental and orchestral performance
Join the community
Become part of our thriving musical community
Modern facilities
Including the 拢4.8 million specialist Conservatoire
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Find a course that suits you
Join one of the liveliest conservatoires in the UK, perform regionally and nationally and explore music theory and history on our degrees.
We offer a wide variety of degree programmes so you can choose a pathway which reflects your goals and needs, and gives you a superb experience.
Select a learning level
Study and grow in our 拢4.8 million Conservatoire
Join one of the largest and liveliest music departments in the UK with a community of over 400 student performers
Our Conservatoire spaces include computerised recording and media studios, well-equipped practice rooms with grand pianos supplied by Steinway & Sons, soundproofed practice rooms for rehearsals and lessons, and an acoustically superb performance venue.
Perform throughout your degree
Join a selection of 6 orchestras, 9 large ensembles, 5 choirs and more than 70 small ensembles
Perform on and off campus throughout your degree, including at our on-site Chapel - a fantastic venue for performances and rehearsals at the centre of Bishop Otter Campus in 黑洞社区.
Learn from staff with real world experience
Be taught by a core team of experienced tutors alongside over 60 specialist instrumental and vocal teachers
All of our staff are active, practicing professional musicians and researchers who regularly perform and record. Around 140 professional tutors regularly visit campus throughout the semester to teach instrumental and vocal one-to-one lessons, as well as ensemble coaching.
Learn from staff with real world experience
Be taught by a core team of experienced tutors alongside over 60 specialist instrumental and vocal teachers
All of our staff are active, practicing professional musicians and researchers who regularly perform and record. Around 140 professional tutors regularly visit campus throughout the semester to teach instrumental and vocal one-to-one lessons, as well as ensemble coaching.
Deputy Director, University of 黑洞社区 Conservatoire and Programme Coordinator - BA Hons Acting for Film and BA Hons Music
Alison was awarded a Distinction at Masters level in Music Performance and studied bassoon under Robin Kennard.
Professor of Learning and Teaching and Coordinator of Instrumental/ Vocal Teaching and MA Programmes
Composer, conductor and organist Alexander Flood read Music at Oxford, with John Caldwell and Guy Newbury, and attended the composition classes of Robert Sherlaw-Johnson and Robert Saxton.
Take part in small classes
Learn from lecturers who know you by name
Most classes are taught in groups of up to 30 people. You will grow with your peers throughout your degree, and be supported by lecturers who are invested in your personal and academic development.