Graduate destinations
Our curriculum offers you a broad range of musical experiences, as a performer or artist, and as a professional industry practitioner. You will also attain skills required to work in many other sectors, both in the UK and overseas:
You will also have the opportunity to build up your CV whilst studying. Opportunities exist for internships, volunteer and paid employment.
Music Graduate Careers: where will you go?
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Music Graduate Career Destinations
Graduates in Music from Nottingham enjoy successful careers in musical and non-musical professions, including:
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Advertising and Publicity Writers
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Broadcasters (Announcers, Disc Jockeys, News Readers)
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Chartered Accountants
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Clergy
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Music, Dance and Drama Teachers
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Personnel and Recruitment Consultants/Advisers
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Secondary Teachers
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University Tutorial and Teaching Assistants
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Web Designers
Alumni profiles
Grand Rights Licensing Associate, Boosey & Hawkes music publisher, London
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Postgraduate Study
Many of our students choose to continue their studies via Masters (MA) and Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD). Masters degrees can be completed in one year full-time and two years part-time. Research degrees typically take longer. The following courses are available at postgraduate level within the Department of Music:
Careers and Employability Service
The University of Nottingham has one of the highest records for successful graduate employment in the country, and is held in the highest regard amongst recruiters from numerous top companies.
The University's Careers and Employability Service offers excellent support and guidance and can greatly assist you in your transition to the next stage of your career after graduation. The Service can help you to: