Study abroad in Cardiff, United Kingdom: Most popular universities for Music.

Are you thinking of studying Music, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Music in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Cardiff University

We are an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. Our world-leading research was ranked 5th amongst UK universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework for quality and 2nd for impact. We provide an educationally outstanding experience for our students. Driven by creativity and curiosity, we strive to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.
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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National Conservatoire of Wales, and part of the University of South Wales Group, competes alongside an international peer group of conservatoires and specialist arts colleges for the best students globally, enabling students to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions.
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University of South Wales

With 95% of graduates in employment within 6 months of graduating, the welcoming city of Cardiff on your doorstep and outstanding support to help you every step of the way, USW could be your ideal UK university.USW also has a state-of-the-art campus in Dubai offering courses in aerospace engineering, business and management and cyber security.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University

We trace our history back to 1865, when the School of Art first opened in the Old Free Library in Cardiff.  Since we developed into a university, we have remained rooted in Wales while providing practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe.
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Most popular Music programmes for international students in Cardiff

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Music degree in Cardiff.

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MMus Creative Music Technology by Distance Learning

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

The programme is designed for active musicians who are currently working within the music industry and are looking to develop their skills further in order to advance their professional career. This programme is delivered entirely online allowing you to continue with your existing commitments. The flexibility of this course means that consideration will be given to your personal circumstances and the modular nature will enable you to choose materials which match your area of interest.
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Music, Culture and Politics

Cardiff University

This innovative and unique programme of study explores the interrelationships between Western 'Classical' music, other perceived categories of music, and the cultural and political context in which music exists. The course will offer knowledge and expertise for further academic research (PhD) and/or teaching.
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Advanced Music Production

University of South Wales

Music production plays a critical role in all modern music, so there is considerable scope for dynamic career development. Graduates of this programme should play a full role in shaping the future of music in the UK and further afield.
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(Hons) Popular Music

University of South Wales

This degree provides a strong platform for a career in music, whether as a performer, composer, songwriter, teacher, entrepreneur, promoter or new media operator.
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Music and History

Cardiff University

Many students find joint honours both stimulating and rewarding for the similarities and differences they encounter between the two subjects. Often there are complementary issues and perspectives as well as skills that link the subjects, be they critical analysis, historical contexts or the ability to experience and contribute to cutting–edge of research.
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Music Performance

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Music Performance is offered as an MMus or a Postgraduate Diploma programme.
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Choral Conducting

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Choral Conducting is offered as an MMus or a Postgraduate Diploma programme.
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Songwriting and Production

University of South Wales

The MA Songwriting and Production course is delivered in the context of a dynamic contemporary music and cultural scene in Wales.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Music

Music degrees teach the art of combining sounds that express ideas and emotions through the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony - sounds that are reproduced by the human voice or musical instruments. As a performing art, a Music degree prepares students to be professional musicians or teachers. You can find good Music degrees at top conservatories around the world.

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