BA (Hons) English and Music in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

This combined English and music program lets you explore your artistic and analytical interests across disciplines. In English, you'll engage with diverse forms including literature, linguistics, drama, cinema, and creative writing. The Music component offers seven specialization areas: performance, composition, music history, world music studies, music cognition, music business, and audio technology. You can select either an English literature or linguistics track.
Examine artistic works across cultures and historical periods, investigating the dynamic relationship between art and society. The program offers flexibility to focus on literature or language studies - or combine both, covering diverse formats from novels and plays to digital media, advertising, poetry, and professional writing.
Experience multiple musical styles, from classical to contemporary genres. Train in state-of-the-art facilities featuring dedicated rehearsal spaces, production studios, and research labs. Hone abilities ranging from musical performance and creation to cultural studies and audio engineering, preparing for global opportunities in the music field.
Deepen your artistic engagement - develop both scholarly appreciation and practical artistry while growing as an autonomous musician.
Benefit from 18 hours of instrumental instruction - with our expert faculty during your first year, regardless of whether you select performance coursework.
Gain industry exposure - acquire hands-on professional experience through our 'Music in Practice' module while establishing valuable career connections.
Participate in community initiatives - contribute to student-run outreach programs like Urban English or City Music, helping younger students discover their passion for these subjects.

Optional work placement, International exchange opportunities