Music

Learn from leading academics, guest lecturers, touring musicians, music executives and recording artists.

Study music at Westminster

Our practical music courses prepare you to lead and develop professionally. You will gain industry knowledge and experience, as well as a wide range of transferable music skills. Our courses cater to various aspirations, whether you aim to become a music artist, producer, performer, songwriter, DJ, technologist, entrepreneur, business specialist, or educator. 

Courses

Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.

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Industry links

Westminster has strong links with various record labels, publishers, writers and managers, as well as music rights organisations. We regularly invite music professionals to speak at events on campus. 

Additionally, the University’s dedicated Careers and Employability Service offers tailored support during your studies and for up to three years after graduation. The service provides workshops, industry networking events and placement opportunities. 

Employment opportunities

Courses in this area will prepare you for roles including: 

  • Artist managers 
  • Music artists 
  • Record label executives 
  • Songwriters 
  • Studio engineers 
  • Film sound designers 
  • Live music promoters 
  • Music educators 
  • Music journalists 
  • Music producers 

Westminster stories

Alumni success: Loraine x BBC 6

Westminster alumna, Loraine named as one of the 10 artists on BBC 6 Music's Artist of the Year 2023 list.

Read moreGo to Westminster alumna loraine named on BBC music artist of year page

Students create music for new BBC Three series

Westminster students and academic, Mykaell Riley create the soundtrack for BBC Three's new show, Boarders.

Read moreGo to Westminster Students create soundtrack for BBC Three series page

Alumni Success: Oli x Netflix

Westminster alumnus Oli has scored the fourth season of Netflix's hit series 'Sex Education'.

Read more Go to Westminster alumnus scores the fourth season of Netflix's series sex education page

Chat with our students

Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.

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What our students say

Daria Greth

Music: Production, Performance and Business BA

Our music facilities are probably the best I have ever seen. Our recording and live studios have everything you might need, and the technical team there is always available to help students. Area 51, the university’s live music venue (and personally my favourite place on campus), is an amazing space to level up your performance skills and practice with professional live gear.

Csilla Jakab

Music: Production, Performance and Business BA - 2022

I’ve particularly enjoyed the flexibility of my course. It has allowed me to build my own ideas into reality. Course material is always up-to-date, and oftentimes we look at the new developments and problems that the music industry is currently facing.

Meghna Kallat

Music Business Management MA - 2022

There are ample opportunities in London, and with a network and university support like Westminster’s, you are bound to make the most of your time here and achieve all that you envision for your professional journey.

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