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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked one of the top institutions in the UK to study Music

The Department of Music is celebrating league table success for their undergraduate programmes - being ranked 3rd in the UK to study Music in 2024.
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Octagon Records celebrates its first single release by Department of Music band

The Department of Music's new record label, built by students to share new music from the University of 91Ö±²¥ community, celebrates its first release by the band 'Autumn of Nothing'.

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Shape your own story with interactive installation at 91Ö±²¥ cathedral

Visitors to 91Ö±²¥ Cathedral will have the chance to shape their own story in a new interactive installation where storytelling, soundscapes and computer science collide.
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The value of an Arts and Humanities degree

The evidence of the value of Arts and Humanities degrees is compelling. We are highlighting how our highly skills graduates are equipped to tackle current issues with the skills and knowledge gained in teaching underpinned by our impactful research.

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First online publication on new 'Global Notation' system

Dr Andrew Killick from the Department of Music has created a new Global Notation system for Cross-Cultural and Comparative Music Analysis; providing a useful tool to compare music from more than one tradition or notation system.

New fees and funding opportunities

For 2021 entry, the department has confirmed three scholarships specifically related to music study. We also have positive news for international students taking the distance learning programme.
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MINC: Providing music support across the city

We spoke to our student volunteers providing music activities and support for schools during the pandemic, and how they adapted to providing a service online.

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Department of Music researcher honoured for world class innovation project

Dr Jennifer MacRitchie, Department of Music researcher, has been recognised for her world class music wellbeing research that is at the forefront of innovation in the UK, focusing on how music can help people with dementia.

Department of Music academic launches an international study on 'Activities for wellbeing during Covid-19'

Professor Renee Timmers carries out research to investigate the role music and other everyday activities play in achieving wellbeing goals during the COVID-19 crisis.