Department of Music
Welcome to Music at Durham
We have been rated as the top UK music department for four years running in The Complete University Guide (2018 - 2021) and for three of the past four years in The Sunday Times Good University Guide Table (2018, 2019 and 2021).
We also ranked first in the Guardian University League Table in 2019 and 2021.
Study with us
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Undergraduate Study
Our expertise in this area impacts the lives of our students and many others, beyond Durham.
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Postgraduate Study
The Music Department’s vibrant postgraduate research environment attracts high-calibre applicants from all over the world.
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Undergraduate Study
Our expertise in this area impacts the lives of our students and many others, beyond Durham.
Postgraduate Study
The Music Department’s vibrant postgraduate research environment attracts high-calibre applicants from all over the world.
Work with us
The Department of Music is one of the very best UK Music Departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students.
What's new?
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Music Department in the All-Steinway School
The Music Department is proud to announce that we are now part of the largest All-Steinway School in the nation.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/music/news/Spirio-D---Genelec.jpeg)
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Sutton Trust Summer School Programme
We are pleased to announce that the Music Department is involved in the Sutton Trust summer schools scheme, which is designed to give bright students from under-represented backgrounds an experience of studying at a leading university.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/visit-us/for-schools-and-colleges/BLUE_TRANSPARENT_WEB.jpg)
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Professor Peter Manning
It is with great sadness that the Music Department shares the news of the death of Emeritus Professor Peter Manning.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/music/news/peter-manning-606X409.jpg)
Music Department in the All-Steinway School
The Music Department is proud to announce that we are now part of the largest All-Steinway School in the nation.
Sutton Trust Summer School Programme
Professor Peter Manning
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Music Department in the All-Steinway School
The Music Department is proud to announce that we are now part of the largest All-Steinway School in the nation.Durham news
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World première "Amérique du Sud" by Richard RIJNVOS
On 9 April 2022 the NTR ZaterdagMatinee will present the world première of Richard Rijnvos' "Amérique du Sud".Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/music/news/concertgebouw-2022.jpg)
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Sutton Trust Summer School Programme
We are pleased to announce that the Music Department is involved in the Sutton Trust summer schools scheme, which is designed to give bright students from under-represented backgrounds an experience of studying at a leading university.Durham news
Music Department in the All-Steinway School
The Music Department is proud to announce that we are now part of the largest All-Steinway School in the nation.
World première "Amérique du Sud" by Richard RIJNVOS
Sutton Trust Summer School Programme
Get in touch
We strive to provide innovative, research-led teaching that will assist our students to achieve their full potential as thinking, creative musicians and scholars.
Department of Music
Durham University
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RL
UK
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