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20 Best Music & Performing Arts Bachelor's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

13 universities offer 23 Music & Performing Arts bachelor's options in the United Kingdom for 2026. This ranking is for applicants choosing an undergraduate path in music and performing arts.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

20 universities · ranked best first

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SU Staffordshire University logo

Staffordshire University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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YS York St. John University logo

York St. John University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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FU Futureworks logo

Futureworks

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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SM St Mary's University logo

St Mary's University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Sheffield Hallam University, Southampton Solent University, Staffordshire University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Music & Performing Arts cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Music & Performing Arts abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor's degree in Music & Performing Arts suits applicants who want an undergraduate route into performance, composition, production, or related study before moving into work or further study. The strongest fit depends on whether you want a broad arts degree or a more practice-focused start to the field.

All institutions in this ranking are public. One is in Cambridge, a small city, while the others have no city details in the facts, so applicants should confirm location if that matters to them. Tuition is published for one university at GBP 29,000 minimum; the other fees are missing and should be confirmed directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact course title, tuition fee, entry requirements, and campus location for the programme you want. Confirm whether the degree is full-time or part-time, what audition or portfolio evidence is required, and whether international applicants need any subject-specific preparation.