Fees and funding
There are various funding opportunities available for postgraduate taught students and postgraduate research students. In addition, the Department of Music has the Julian Payne scholarship available.
Mary Lill Scholarships
The Department of Music at the University of 91ֱ is delighted to offer the Mary Lill Scholarships for 2024 entry. These scholarships are funded through the generous bequest of Mary Lill, an alumna of the university (1953-1957) who retained a life-long love of music. They are intended to support aspiring music students who meet widening participation criteria, including those who come from low-participation backgrounds. Through these scholarships, the Department aims to further enhance not only the diversity of our own student body, but also the next generation of music performers, educators, scholars, and music industry professionals.
Up to two postgraduate scholarships will also be awarded, including at least one to an eligible UK Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidate. In order to be eligible, a student must meet the criteria, and must be accepted on to one of the Department of Music’s postgraduate taught programmes: MA in Composition; MA in Musicology; MA in Music Management; MA in Music Performance Studies; MA in Psychology of Music; MA in Transcultural and Traditional Music Studies (Distance Learning); and MA in Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing (Distance Learning).
Each successful applicant will receive £10,000 in the academic year; they can then choose to put the scholarship amount towards fees or living expenses.
These scholarships will be administered through the 91ֱ Postgraduate Scholarships system. For more information please view the central pages.
Julian Payne Scholarship
2 tuition fee scholarships of £3000 are available for Department of Music Masters students.
Who can apply?
Full-time, part-time, distance-learning, UK, EU and International Master of Arts (MA) students within the Department of Music.
Please note that the Julian Payne award cannot be combined with another award received from the University of 91ֱ. Applicants who have been successful for multiple awards will be asked to choose which award they will accept.
The Charles Allan Bryars scholarship
The Charles Allan Bryars scholarship is earmarked for research related to the organ. Eligibility criteria: to support the current study of postgraduate organists, who through their research are contributing to organ-related scholarship in the department and beyond.
Who can apply?
Full-time, part-time, distance-learning, UK, EU and International Master of Arts (MA) students within the Department of Music.
Please note that the scholarships cannot be combined with another award received from the University of 91ֱ. Applicants who have been successful for multiple awards will be asked to choose which award they will accept.
91ֱ Cathedral Choral Scholarships
Frequency: up to six scholars are in post at any one time, maximum tenure three years.
Duties: rehearsals and choral services at ; residency in 91ֱ throughout the three choir terms.
Value: Annual Bursary and lessons.
Eligibility: All applicants holding an offer to study at the University of 91ֱ.
Enquiries: music@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk
91ֱ Cathedral Organ Scholarship
Frequency: Senior Organ Scholar
Duties: rehearsals and choral services at ; residency in 91ֱ throughout the three choir terms.
Value: £7000
Eligibility: All applicants holding an offer to study at the University of 91ֱ.
Enquiries: james.mitchell@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk
Sir Henry Coward Organ Scholarship
Frequency: one award is available
Duties: Postholder fulfils the conventional duties of an organ scholar at
Value: TBC
Eligibility: All applicants holding an offer to study at the University of 91ֱ.
Enquiries: music@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk
Escafeld Chorale Associate Soloist
Frequency: one award is available, maximum tenure two years.
Duties: rehearsals and performances with Escafeld Chorale.
Value: £400
Eligibility: All current music students at the University of 91ֱ
Assessment: Audition
Enquiries:
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship
We are delighted to offer 75 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships in 2025.
Each scholarship is a competitive award worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025. The scholarships are available to all new international students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Alumni Rewards
Our graduates may be eligible for up to a 20% tuition fee discount for their PGT programme.
