Department of Music

The Department of Music is one of the most distinguished in the UK, with world-class research, teaching, and facilities. It is at the forefront of developments in the practice and study of music, and has an illustrious history stretching back to 1905 when Edward Elgar was appointed the University's first Professor of Music.

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    Get involved

    University Music is the heart of extra-curricular music making at the University of Birmingham.

    Open to all students, staff, and the local community, there are over 40 different ensembles you can get involved in, along with competitions, concerts, and an extensive health and wellbeing programme.

    University Music

    Contact Music

    For general undergraduate enquiries

    Ms Sue Miles
    musicdepartment@contacts.bham.ac.uk

    Prospective undergraduate enquiries

    Enquiries managed by the Undergraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment team. Messages will be passed on to the relevant Admissions Tutors where appropriate.

    Please use our UG enquiry form

    For general PGT enquiries

    Panagiota (Penny) Mantouvalou
    musicpgt@contacts.bham.ac.uk

    Postgraduate admissions enquiries

    Enquiries managed by the Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment team. Messages will be passed on to the relevant Admissions Tutors where appropriate.

    Please use our PG enquiry form

    Mailing address

    Music Department
    University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston, Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom