Student testimonials

The four years I have spent studying Music BA at the University of Bristol have been absolutely amazing. I love how diverse the Music Department is, coming from an international student, as I have received incredible support from our lecturers and fellow classmates, both academically and personally. My course has provided me with a platform to explore all aspects in music and I really appreciate the countless opportunities that the department has offered for me to unleash my full potential, whether in composing or conducting.

 - Jasmine, Music, BA 2024, MA 2025

Studying music at Bristol not only opened my mind up to a new perspective on the traditional composition, performance, and music history studies, but also fostered new friendships in the form of collaborative projects. You get to learn from lecturers who have their own personal stories to tell about why they chose to study music, and it is inspiring to think that you are one of the few people who get taught by the best. Every lecture was a new portal into the world of music, and the fact that you can choose your own modules means that I tailored my degree to my particular interests - something special indeed.

 - Suki, BA Music, 2024

I really enjoyed studying music at the University of Bristol, and it's had a big impact on my life. For the first time, I was really immersed in the musical world, learning so much about so many areas of music through my lectures and extracurricular societies. It helped me to find what I was interested in and to really explore that. And the staff were all very encouraging and supportive throughout my time there.

- Anna, BA Music, 2025

I absolutely loved my time studying Music in Bristol. The passion the lecturers have for their fields made the teaching engaging and exciting. The department does a great job at fostering a community within the course where everyone gets to know each other and makes the department a really warm place to be. And you can't go wrong with the city - there's genuinely something for everyone and always something exciting happening.

- Jack, BA Music, 2025

While studying music at Bristol, I was able to pursue a range of academic and creative projects with unwavering support from the exceptional staff. The music course at Bristol is complemented by the range of opportunities in the city, which have allowed me to develop my musicianship in practical and professional contexts. My three years studying music at Bristol have been massively rewarding in both my academic life and personal development.

- Oli, BA Music, 2025

Thanks to the support of the music department at University of Bristol, I was able to access incredible opportunities performing, composing, and conducting across the University and wider city. The choice of units allowed me to shape my own learning to what interested me, and the lecturers were all enthusiastic to give up their time to help us with any issues. Bristol is a wonderful city to be a musician in.

- Ruaridh

My three years of studying Music at the University of Bristol has provided me with immeasurable experience in Composition. Societies within and outside the music department provided me with the opportunity to transfer the skills I gained from my course into a variety of creative projects and commissions. The department’s industry-standard studio facilities gave me the opportunity to produce work to my greatest abilities. Without the support of the staff, especially my Composition supervisors, I definitely would not have gained the confidence and experience I have in my own work.

- May

The Music Department at Bristol has allowed me to explore my existing musical interests in great depth as well as helping me to discover new ones. A particular highlight has been the many opportunities the department has given its students to be assessed in a variety of ways such as audio visual mediums alongside the traditional essay and exam methods. I have left the University with a strong understanding of the specialisms I have chosen; I have been encouraged to find my compositional voice through experimentation and detailed analysis of existing scores as well as being allowed to pursue personalised academic study. The department staff are friendly and supportive and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bristol.

- Liam

The Department of Music is very inclusive. The lecturers are always willing to give up their time to provide academic and pastoral support, and are very interested in getting to know all students individually. There are a great range of units within the degree programme which help develop existing skills and introduce you to new passions. I particularly enjoyed the many fantastic performance opportunities within the degree, and in the extra-curricular ensembles. The University’s Music and Opera societies were another huge part of my experience, and gave me opportunities to organise concerts independently, work on production teams for shows and to make friends for life. I had the best three years of my life at Bristol!

- Mared

The music department at the University of Bristol is so welcoming and the lecturers have been fantastic, with all of them having a genuine interest in each of their students. The staff are extremely supportive not only on an academic level, but pastorally too. The extra-curricular scene at the University is so strong and the opportunities are plentiful, not just for music related activities but for nearly anything! While I have really enjoyed my degree, a large part of the reason I have loved Bristol so much is because of my involvement in the societies. The operatic, music, musical theatre, and many others, societies have so many opportunities not only for performers but working behind the scenes with tech, set design, costumes etc. The three years I have spent studying in Bristol have been the best three of my life!

- Jennifer