Undergraduate Study

Surrey's Department of Music and Sound Recording offers four undergraduate single-honours degree programmes in music. Further information can be obtained by clicking on the appropriate course title. Details of how to apply are also available.

Music (A Course) - W300
leading to BMus (Hons)

The A Course offers a wide range of academic studies (theory and analysis, history, and so on) as well as practical pursuits (performing, composing, conducting) and studies that combine the academic and the practical (orchestration, historical performance practice, etc.).

Music and Sound Recording (B Course) - J931 "Tonmeister"
leading to BMus (Hons)

The Tonmeister programme or B Course is aimed at those who are primarily concerned with the theory and practice of sound recording, but who also wish to develop their musical knowledge. By balancing the academic study of both music and sound recording with the operational and practical aspects of each, we have formed a blend that is unique in the British university system. The integrated Professional Training period will provide you with first-hand experience of working in pro-audio.

Music with Professional Placement Year (C Course) - W301
leading to BMus (Hons)

The C Course offers a similar wide range of academic studies as the A Course but focuses more on vocational studies, including the third year on professional placement.

Creative Music Technology (D Course) - W3G5
leading to BMus (Hons)

As well as providing excellent training in the musical application of computer technology, the D Course also explores a wide range of contemporary musical styles and genres. Modules cover areas as diverse as film music, popular music, synthesis and sampling, electroacoustic music, jazz, dance music, the music industry, and multimedia. This programme will prepare the student for a variety of career options.

Applicants for all courses should enjoy and find fulfilment in learning about music: as an undergraduate at Surrey you will spend considerable time studying, performing and listening to music in a wide range of styles.

In addition, a joint-honours degree is offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics:

Mathematics with Music - G1W3 (3 years) or G1WH (4 years)
leading to BSc (Hons)

Select one of the following links for more information on:

Music Graduates 2000

Here are some key facts about the employment records of our 27 BMus graduates in 2000:

Of the vast majority of graduates (24 out of 27) who kept in touch with the department after graduating, all found employment.
Their starting salaries ranged from £8 000 to £15,500, with an average of £12,146.
Of the 24 students, 9 (37%) proceeded to further study, at institutions including the Universities of Surrey, Cambridge, Kingston, Reading and York, as well as the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Other employers included Starehe Boys' Centre, Nairobi (Kenya), Bishop Challoner RC school (London), Music House for Children (London), Thomson Financial Services (Woking) and the University of Surrey.

Music students at the University of Surrey enjoy a wide range of career opportunities, and an excellent record of graduate employment.

For information on studying Music at Surrey, contact the admissions tutor: S.Downes@surrey.ac.uk

In total we have about 150 undergraduate students from all parts of the United Kingdom, from Europe, and from overseas. This size allows a wide range of activities and fosters a closely-knit, friendly atmosphere which encourages informal co-operation between staff and students.