Careers in Curriculum

Music

Careers in Music

Best degrees for Musicians

The following is a list of degrees you could study at Higher Education:

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• Bachelor of Music
• Music Performance
• Music Composition
• Music Theory
• Music Production
• Music and Sound Technology
• Music Theatre
• Music Business and Arts Management

Jobs related to a Music Degree

Job profile examples:

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• Performer
• Music Producer
• Music Therapist
• Musician
• Sound Designer
• Sound Engineer
• Sound Technician
• Radio Producer
• Composer
• Private Music Teacher / Secondary School Teacher

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

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• Arts Administrator

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• Broadcast Engineer

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• Community Arts Worker

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• Events Manager

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• Marketing Executive

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• Talent Agent

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• Theatre Stage Manager

What does a Music Producer do?

Studying a Music degree develops skills in:

A music degree gives you a broad base of skills including:

• good physical dexterity, memory and concentration - developed in practice and performance
• creativity - developed through a range of creative projects
• communication skills - developed through performing and engaging listeners
• teamwork - through working in bands or orchestras as a player, leader or manager
• self-management - physical and mental self-discipline achieved through regular practice
• performing under pressure - overcoming nervousness in order to perform well during exams, concerts and auditions
• planning and time management - organising and working towards a project/performance
• technical skills and expertise - using technology to create and record music and studying acoustics
• critical reflection - giving and receiving criticism, learning from mistakes and striving for improved performance
• entrepreneurship - how to succeed in a competitive field.

You may gain knowledge of how music is used in different communities and cultures and develop an understanding of professional ethics in the arts world.

The importance of Music