Music and Dance

Where should I study Music and Dance in the UK?

There are Music programs offered at public and private universities and colleges throughout the UK. At SI-UK we understand that choosing the right place to study at a UK university is a very difficult decision. That is why our highly experienced counselors at SI-UK have regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges and can help you find the right course at the right UK University

What qualifications do I need to study Music in the UK?

Postgraduate: Completed Undergraduate Course
Undergraduate: Completed High School (13 years of education)

Why study Music at a UK University?

There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study Music and Dance at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world:

• Studying Music and Dance at a UK university will give you access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100.
• Study Music and Dance in UK is part of a network of provision in the performing arts vocational training and education system and is a hugely important pathway to a career in music or dance for many talented young people.

Which careers can a degree in Music and Dance lead to?

After graduating from a Music and dance course at a UK university you will have a range of employment opportunities depending on your area of specialism. In the music and dance industry itself, technicians, sound engineers, choreographers and producers are always in demand. Skills acquired in musical production are also transferable to other media areas such as broadcasting and film-making. Graduates in Music who specialize in performance may pursue their own careers as recording artists or find employment with orchestras and/or as session musicians. There are also employment opportunities in specialist fields such as ethnomusicology, psychotherapy and to perform, choreograph in a variety of practical dance projects. Finally, Music and dance graduates from a UK university can work in education where their skills are highly prized and contribute to the enjoyment of music and dance by future generations.

If we talk about dance program: Shiamak Davar is a famous Indian choreographer as well as the Indian artiste, entertainment designer and dance educationist. Shiamak Davar has choreographed several Indian actors and celebrities for film and stage. Shiamak Davar has also represented India at various world events including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne (2006), Indo-Japan Friendship Year 2007 inaugural event in Tokyo and Indian Economic Forum (2007) in Rome, Italy.

Music and dance Course modules can include:

• Music Technology
• Music Management
• Music Theater Studies
• World Music studies
• Psychology of Music
• Music Education
• Dance Studies
• Dance Making and Performance
• Musical Theater and Dance
• Dance and Exercise Science

Where Should I Study Music and Dance?

UK institutions and universities which consistently appear highly-placed in the rankings for Music and Dance are:

• University of Aberdeen
• Aberystwyth University
• University of the Arts
• University of Birkbeck
• University of Bristol
• Brunel University
• Canterbury Christ Church University
• University of Cardiff
• City University of London
• University of Durham
• University of East Anglia
• University of East London
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Exeter
• Goldsmiths College
• University of Glasgow
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Kingston
• London Metropolitan University
• University of Newcastle
• Northumbria University
• University of Nottingham
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Reading
• Roehampton University, London
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• University of Sheffield
• SOAS
• University of Southampton
• University of St.Andrews
• University of Sussex
• Thames Valley University
• University of York
• University of Derby
• University of Brighton
• University of Surrey
• University of Manchester
• University of Birmingham