School of Music

Undergraduate Open Days 2024

Saturday 5 and Saturday 19 October

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Join School rep, Georgie, on a tour of our building and its facilities.

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Postgraduate Virtual Open Day

Saturday 16 November

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School of Music

The School of Music is one of the largest music departments in the UK and we welcome undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers from across the world every year.

We have over 25 members of staff with a wide range of specialisms and interests, and a rotating cast of instrumental and vocalist teachers.

We have All-Steinway status, enriching the experience of our students and attracting performers and academics from across the globe.

We work with organisations across the city and the country to deliver outstanding events for students, staff and the public.

The University is the Principal Partner for the Leeds International Piano Competition and hosted events for the Competition in 2021.

The School of Music is actively working to build a diverse and inclusive school community that supports all staff and students. Our Equality and Inclusion Lead is Dr Johnathan Price. Access staff and student resources and find out more about our current projects.

51st

for Arts and Humanities

QS World University Rankings by subject 2024

7th

for Music in the UK

Complete University Guide by subject 2025

93%

"world leading" or "internationally excellent"

Submitted impact case studies - REF 2021

Studying with us

Student using one of the electronic studios in the School of Music. She is sat at a large screen using software and is surrounded by keyboards, speakers and other equipment.

Undergraduate

During your time with as an undergraduate student you’ll experience a wide range of opportunities in which you can express your creativity, intellect and emotions.

Our research

Research in the School of Music brings together internationally recognised scholars, performers, and composers.

Our world-leading research cuts across four themes: Music as Culture, Music and Science, Making Music and Pedagogic Research.

We have a strong interdisciplinary ethos and actively collaborate with other schools in the University to enhance our teaching and research, as well as with universities and industry around the world.