BA (Hons) Music

Performing, writing, debating and experimenting – music, creativity and critical thinking are inextricably linked.

At Sussex, Music focuses on performance, composition and critical thinking. On your course, you’ll explore a range of genres including popular, classical, jazz, experimental, film and global music. You’ll:

have one-to-one instrumental lessons in your first year
attend masterclasses and concerts
enjoy 247 access to industry-standard facilities, including three studios, practice rooms, as well as the 350-seat auditorium and gigs stage with LX and live PA at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
tailor your degree to what inspires you most with our range of options – from film and popular music to performance
have the opportunity to apply to study abroad or go on a placement to broaden your horizons.
You’ll learn from composers, performers and musicologists. There’s an emphasis on innovation, creativity and challenging assumptions. Our faculty combine practical musicianship skills with performing and writing music, arranging and musicology.

You’ll also benefit from our connections with local music organisations. These include Glyndebourne, the world-class opera venue in the Sussex Downs near Lewes, and The Rose Hill, an independent music venue and creative hub run by artists and musicians in Brighton.

Some of our recent graduates have been signed to labels, made the BBC Radio 6 Music A-list, toured professionally, released albums or composed music for advertising. Others have gone on to record labels, to Nordoff Robbins music therapy, or jobs in film and game composition.