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Music is everywhere in the world around us; it is part of all of our lives, whether we play it, actively listen to it, or hear it in passing. At Oxford, we study music by reading, listening, performing and composing.

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15 October 2026

Musical score in the Weston Library. Copyright © OUImages / John Cairns

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Why study this course?

Music is everywhere in the world around us; it is part of all of our lives, whether we play it, actively listen to it, or hear it in passing.

At Oxford, we study music by reading, listening, performing and composing. We create music in all its aspects – acoustic, electronic, individually and communally, working with world-class professionals and with local communities. We analyse the relationships within a piece of music, and between that piece and its genre and context.

Throughout the course, you will be exposed to music of all kinds and in all contexts:

Western classical

popular music

global, world and traditional musics

community music

seeing these musics in terms of their social and cultural contexts (and how those contexts have been shaped over time).

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Why study this course at Oxford?

Music has been part of the life of Oxford for more than 800 years. There are around 30 academic staff, of whom 15 give lectures regularly – scholars with distinguished reputations as musicologists, performers and composers. Oxford welcomes visits from numerous speakers and professional performing ensembles.

The Faculty of Music is located in the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. This new state-of-the-art building includes a concert hall, lecture spaces, film screening theatre, black box experimental performance space, practice rooms and a multimedia digital TV broadcasting and sound studio. The world-famous Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, which lends historical instruments to students will also be moving to the new centre, along with the Faculty's gamelan orchestra.

The course is broadly based but allows increasing specialisation and choice as you proceed. Whether you’re a performer, a composer, a budding scholar of music history, sociology, psychology or education, the Music course offers something for you.

Students graduate as mature and well-rounded musicians with an informed and lively sense of the contemporary study and practice of the subject, and the ways in which music contributes to society more broadly.

Admissions statistics

Interviewed: 92%

Successful: 42%

Intake: 77

(3-year average, 2023-25)

Read more about the University's undergraduate admissions statistics.

Department website

Faculty of Music

Contact information

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 286264

Email: academic.admin@music.ox.ac.uk

Structure

A typical week

Four to six lectures

Three to six tutorials in college

Practice, workshops and rehearsals

More time for independent study in the summer terms

Tutorials are usually 2-4 students and a tutor. Lecture sizes may vary depending on the options you choose. Compulsory lectures are the largest and will include the full year group of around 70 students, while the smallest lectures, for specialist options, might include fewer than 10 students. Seminars will also usually involve 10-12 students.

Most lectures are delivered by Associate Professors and Professors within the University. Most of these professors are also college subject tutors (although not all college tutors are University lecturers). Each college’s subject tutor is responsible for giving and coordinating tutorials.

Many tutors are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching (mostly at tutorial level) may also be delivered by postgraduate students, who are usually studying at doctoral level.

Read more about how Oxford's teaching year is structured.

Content and assessment

Assessment

Six modules are taken (two chosen from a list of options)

Compulsory:

Foundations in the Study of Music

Stylistic Composition

Topics I, for example: Machaut’s Songs; Women and Music in the 19th Century; Music, Mind, Behaviour; Global Hip Hop

Musical Analysis and Critical Listening

Options:

Extended Essay

Composition

Performance

Critical Studies in Ethnomusicology

Historically Informed Performance

Musical Skills (Conducting, Keyboard Skills, Arranging)

Three written papers and two ‘take-away’ papers for compulsory subjects. The assessment for the two options will take the form of a written paper, practical examination, recital, portfolio of compositions, essay or take-away paper depending on the option chosen.

Years 2 and 3

Seven modules are taken: two compulsory in your second year, and five from a list of options (with some restrictions on combinations), including one double-weighted project, in your third year.

You will be required to take two compulsory Topics papers, from a range of historical and critical fields, eg:

Vernacular Song in the Long 13th Century

The Renaissance Madrigal, 18th Century Opera

The String Quartet Between Classicism and Modernism

World Jazz

Women in Popular Music

Music Technology, and Worldmaking in the 19th Century

History and Philosophy of Music Education

You will also be required to take other papers from a list of options, which may include:

Dissertation

Solo Performance

Music Ethnography

Musical Analysis and Criticism

Musical Thought and Scholarship

Techniques of Composition

Orchestration

Edition with Commentary

Analysis Portfolio

Chamber Music

Choral Performance

Choral Conducting

Instrumental Musical Skills

Community Music and Music Education

Recording and Producing Music

Please note that the courses listed in this section are illustrative and may change.

Final University examinations

Second year: one written examination and one coursework submission.

Third year: A combination of take-away papers, coursework, portfolio submissions, recitals and practical tests, depending on the options chosen.

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. For a full list of current options, please visit the department website.

Progression and final degree award

For all courses, you must pass your first University examinations (usually known as ‘Prelims’ or ‘Mods’ and taken during your first year) to progress to the next stage of your degree. All students must pass their final year examinations (Finals) to pass their degree. ‘Finals’ for some courses occur not only in the final year, but may be staggered over the remaining years of the degree.

Read the information in the accordions above for details on progression and assessment for this particular course. (If you are already an offer holder please read your Course Information Sheet.)

Independent self-study

Undergraduate courses at Oxford are full-time and the University expects students to spend at least 40 hours per week on academic work during term. Significant self-study is expected of all students – read workload and independent study information for further details.

Read more general information about Learning at Oxford.

Potential course changes

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out above. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please read the University's Terms and Conditions and information about potential course changes.

You are also referred to the Student Handbook (which is updated every September).

Read more about potential course changes.

Music students in a recital. Copyright © University of Oxford

How to apply

This information is primarily course-specific although includes general application information where relevant. All applicants for a particular course need to follow the same application process and should also familiarise themselves with our Guide for applicants.

Qualifications required

Qualification

Requirement

A-levels

Advanced Highers

International Baccalaureate (IB)

38 (including core points) with 666 at HL

Other equivalent UK qualifications

View information on other UK qualifications.

Equivalent and acceptable international qualifications

View our list of other acceptable and equivalent level international qualifications.

If your qualification is not accepted, you will need to undertake further study to meet our admissions requirements.

Wherever possible, your grades are considered in the context in which they have been achieved.

Read more about how we use contextual information.

Subjects required

Required

Applicants are expected to have Music to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB (or equivalent) or Music Theory Grade 7 or above*

*If your school or college does not offer A-level Music, you must have Music Theory Grade 7 or above, plus three A-levels. We accept Grade 7 from any board (e.g. ABRSM, Trinity).

If applying with international qualifications and Music is taken as a subject, you must achieve equivalent to an A in A-level as a minimum.

Recommended

Not applicable

Relevant

The Faculty accepts Level 3 Vocational qualifications in Music in place of Music A-level, where a student is not able to take Music A-level at their school, however Grade 7 Music Theory should also be obtained if your primary Music qualification is vocational. BTECs in other subjects may be accepted, depending on the subject taken and at the discretion of the individual admitting tutor and their college. The Faculty of Music will accept the BTEC Extended Diploma in Music; however, an accompanying A-Level in an essay subject, or a strong grade in an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), is strongly recommended.

The Faculty does not require qualifications in performance or Keyboard Skills, and no applicant should be dissuaded from applying if they have not studied a keyboard instrument or performed to a high level. However, we encourage students to work on developing their keyboard fluency before they come to Oxford, whether this comes in the form of jazz, pop or classical music.

If you are unsure about your qualifications please contact academic.admin@music.ox.ac.uk.

If a practical component forms part of any of your science A‐levels used to meet your offer, we expect you to pass it.

UCAS application

If you want to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS application form. Applications open in May so you can start work on the form then.

You must submit your application by the strict deadline of 6pm (BST) on 15 October.

When filling out the form, in addition to choosing a course you will need to decide whether to express a college preference or make an 'open' application (in which case a computer will assign you a college). Not all courses are offered by all colleges so before you start, check which colleges offer your course and read our guidance on choosing a college.

Read more about your UCAS application.

Admissions test

Music performance video

You do not need to take a written test as part of an application for this course.

However, all applicants are required to submit a 5-minute (max) continuous video recording of a musical performance on their chosen instrument or voice. The Faculty welcomes auditions in any genre or style. Examples of previous submissions include classical instrumental sonatas, Hindustani classical music, unaccompanied folk, improvised jazz and musical theatre.

An extract from a longer performance is perfectly acceptable. A performance less than 5 minutes is also acceptable if you feel it shows off your best skills as a performer – there is no need to fill the full 5 minutes. It can be accompanied or unaccompanied. Videos can be made on any device such as a mobile (file type .mov or .mp4). We would recommend recording in a room without too much echo and to do a couple of tests to see where the sound is best, (for example, sometimes having the microphone further away from you is better). We need to be able to see you and your face in the video so we can confirm your identity.

In addition to the video, please also include a score of the music as a single document. Please upload both the video and score to a shareable drive. Submit only one link to the shareable drive (not one link per item).

Further guidance to note:

Please do not email the video file.

We require a video and not a sound file.

The quality of performance will be assessed but the quality of recording will not be taken into account.

Ensure the permissions to the drive are set to open to all.

Ensure all contents remains accessible until the end of December (i.e. does not expire before then).

This must be submitted via the webform no later than 10 November in the year you apply.

Written work

Description

As part of your application all candidates are required to submit the following three pieces of writing:

Two teacher-marked essays. The emphasis is on quality of thought, not on quantity, so each of the two essays should be around 1500 words. Applicants can submit essays from any subject; they do not have to be about music. It is also acceptable to submit as one essay an excerpt from an EPQ or similar longer piece of writing.

One example of teacher-marked harmony and counterpoint. This can be a Bach chorale or string quartet, but also, for example, harmonisation of a pop song or realisation of a jazz lead sheet. We understand that not all applicants are formally taught this as part of their course, but we ask you to attempt an exercise if you can. The Faculty have produced guidance on chorale and jazz lead sheet harmonisation which may be used for this purpose.

Optional

If you wish, you may also submit one or two short examples of original composition. This is entirely optional. Compositions may be in any genre, and for any forces. Students might submit a notated piece for classical instruments, or a recording of their own jazz, folk or pop composition (ie not a cover), or an electronic track. Please note these examples are purely illustrative, and in no way cover the vast range of music that may be submitted. Where at all possible, notated scores should be accompanied by a recording. This may be a live recording, or a MIDI rendering. Jazz or folk composition should be accompanied by a lead sheet or short description of how the piece has been created. If a track is made in a DAW (for example, Ableton Live), it should be accompanied by one or two screenshots of the session, and if your recording contains an arrangement that could be recorded by live instrumentalists, this could be sent in as an accompanying PDF score, too. Instructions on how to submit sound files/recordings will be sent to all applicants once the UCAS deadline has passed.

Submission deadline

10 November 2026

Applicants are also required to submit a video recording of up to 5 minutes performing on their chosen instrument or voice in advance of their interview (see above).

Read further general guidance on the submission of written work.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to at least one online interview. Interviews are expected to take place in December and should take place where you feel able to perform at your best.

There is advice for all shortlisted candidates on preparing for interviews and what to expect, including:

where to sit your interview

what technology and equipment is required

instructional videos on how to approach your interview

subject-specific practice questions

subject-specific demonstration interviews

an interviewees' code of conduct

how to practice ahead of your interview

and what to expect on the day of your interview.

Read more about Oxford interviews.

Note: candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to submit a 5-minute (max) continuous video recording of a musical performance on your chosen instrument or voice. See details via Admissions test above.

What tutors are looking for

There is no typical music student at Oxford, and students can flourish with a wide variety of strengths and interests within the broad field of music. No applicant should be discouraged from applying based on their background or musical interests.

Tutors will be looking for potential to engage with the course, an ability to think critically about music, and a keen interest in learning more about this subject.

Visit the Music website more detail on the selection criteria for this course.

Deferrals

Deferrals are made on a case-by-case basis and are not always possible. If you would like to request a deferral you should contact the college considering your application and provide your UCAS ID number, full name and date of birth alongside your request.

Transferring from another university

Oxford University does not accept transfer students. If you wish to follow an undergraduate course here, you will need to start the course from the beginning.

If you are currently studying at a university either in the UK or outside, and are thinking of applying to Oxford to start a new undergraduate course, please note that normally we will only consider such applications in exceptional circumstances. You should make very clear in your application why you do not wish to continue with your current course. As applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, we are not able to provide examples of what constitutes exceptional circumstances.

If you do decide to apply whilst enrolled at another university, and do not have A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at the grades required for the standard offer for the course you are interested in applying for, you will need to demonstrate how your subsequent study has prepared you for Oxford. This should include evidence of your performance on your current course, as well as a reference from your current tutor or equivalent.

You must declare on your UCAS form if you are currently studying at another university. Failure to do so could result in Oxford withdrawing any offer made to you.

Please also be aware that not only will you incur a year of additional costs but your eligibility for government support or loans may be affected by any previous university study, whether or not you have completed your course.

English language requirements

If your first language is English and you have always been a resident and citizen of a majority English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), you do not need to demonstrate your level of English.

If English is not your first language you may need to meet our English language requirements. Oxford’s undergraduate courses are demanding, and you will need to demonstrate that you have a high level of proficiency in English to take up a place.

Where applicable, you must achieve all required test component scores (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) in a single test session; we do not accept scores from multiple sittings ('superscoring'). You can view a list of accepted and non-accepted qualifications certificates. All courses now require the higher level of ability in English.

You do not need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency when you apply through UCAS.

If you are offered a place, you must meet the required level of proficiency by 31 July in the year you receive this, even if your course doesn't begin until the following October.

Read more about English language requirements.

GCSEs and IGCSEs

You do not need GCSEs or IGCSEs to apply to Oxford. However, where students have taken them, as evidence of prior academic attainment, they can form an important part in the assessment of an application. All GCSE (or IGCSE) results should be listed on your UCAS application. Higher GCSE grades may make an application more competitive, but they are only one aspect we consider. They will be looked at alongside all other elements of your application and, where possible, considered in context to help us better understand your achievements within your individual circumstances.

We recognise that many students - particularly those educated outside the UK - will not have taken GCSEs. If you have completed equivalent qualifications, you should include details of these in your application. If no such qualifications exist in your country, your application will be assessed in line with the selection criteria for your course. It is helpful for us to have some indication of your academic progress, so your teacher may instead comment on the results of any internal school assessments. We also provide comprehensive guidance for teachers on writing UCAS academic references.

Oxford’s admissions requirements are based on A-levels or equivalent qualifications, which are a stage above GCSEs. All applicants must be taking A-levels or another accepted equivalent qualification; please see our international qualifications page for further details.

Read more about Oxford's use of contextual information.

Application support

We offer step-by-step guidance on each stage of our admissions process for both applicants and their supporters.

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Read our Guide for applicants

This includes bespoke guidance for:

International students

Disabled students

Mature students

Care-experienced students

If you are supporting an applicant, either as a teacher or a family member, we have specific guidance for you too:

Information for parents and families

Information for teachers

We also recommend exploring outreach programmes, events and resources offered by the University, individual subject departments and our colleges.

Outreach programmes and events

Read Access Oxford below

Applicant privacy notice

The University of Oxford is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. Our undergraduate applicant privacy policy describes how we collect and use your personal data during the admissions process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related UK data protection legislation. It should be read in conjunction with the privacy policy of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Read our undergraduate applicant privacy policy.

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Offer terms and conditions

If you are successful in your application, you will receive a formal offer of a place at the University. Your offer is likely to be contingent on you meeting certain conditions. Once you have accepted our offer you will enter into a formal contract with the University. After completing the enrolment process you will attend an event during your first term to formally admit you to the University (the Matriculation Ceremony) and then become a Matriculated Student of the University.

Everyone applying through UCAS to study as an undergraduate needs to read:

the University Terms and Conditions for Matriculated Students

the University Student Handbook

the appropriate Course Information Sheet for your course and year of entry (available from when offers are made in January).

You will also have a separate contract with the Oxford college admitting you.

Read more about your contract with Oxford University.

Fees and funding

We don't want anyone who has the academic ability to get a place to study here to be held back by their financial circumstances. To meet that aim, Oxford offers one of the most generous financial support packages available for UK students and this may be supplemented by support from your college.

Course fees

Please note the fees and funding information for 2027 entry.

Fee status

Annual Course fees

Overseas

Further details about fee status eligibility

can be found on the fee status webpage.

For more information please refer to our course fees page.

Fees will usually increase annually. For details, please read our guidance on likely increases to fees and charges.

Living costs

Living costs at Oxford might be less than you’d expect, as our world-class resources and college provision can help keep costs down.

Living costs for the 2027-28 academic year are estimated to be between £1,475 and £2,175 for each month you are in Oxford. Our academic year is made up of three eight-week terms, so you would not usually need to be in Oxford for much more than six months of the year but may wish to budget over a nine-month period to ensure you also have sufficient funds during the holidays to meet essential costs. For further details please visit our living costs webpage.

Financial support, bursaries and scholarships

A tuition fee loan is available from the UK government to cover course fees in full for Home (UK, Irish nationals and other eligible students with UK citizens' rights - see below*) students undertaking their first undergraduate degree**, so you don’t need to pay your course fees up front.

In 2027 Oxford is offering one of the most generous bursary packages of any UK university to Home students with a family income of around £50,000 or less, with additional opportunities available to UK students from households with incomes of £32,500 or less. The UK government also provides living costs support to Home students from the UK and those with settled status who meet the residence requirements.

Students from England starting new courses in the 2027/28 academic year will apply for student finance through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).

Read more about fees and funding.

(Channel Islands and Isle of Man)

Islands students are entitled to different support to that of students from the rest of the UK.

Please refer the links below for information on the support to you available from your funding agency:

States of Jersey

States of Guernsey

Isle of Man

Please refer to the "Other Scholarships" section of our Oxford Bursaries and Scholarships page.

*For courses starting on or after 1 August 2021, the UK government has confirmed that EU, other EEA, and Swiss Nationals will be eligible for student finance from the UK government if they have UK citizens’ rights (i.e. if they have pre-settled or settled status, or if they are an Irish citizen covered by the Common Travel Area arrangement). The support you can access from the government will depend on your residency status.

**If you have studied at undergraduate level before and completed your course, you may be classed as an Equivalent or Lower Qualification student (ELQ) and would not then be eligible to receive government or Oxford funding.

Fees, funding and scholarship search

Additional fees and charges

Students may choose to have instrumental or voice tuition as part of their course, though please note that performance is not compulsory. With advice from your tutors, you can choose your own instrumental tutors. You will need to pay for these lessons yourself, but the money will be refunded by the Music Faculty at the end of term, up to £275. This usually covers the full cost of tuition.

Students can also apply to take part in a Faculty-funded scheme with the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), which provides 8 hourly lessons and participation in master-classes and performance classes at the RAM.

Music students in a studio. Copyright © University of Oxford / Dan Hulme

Studying at Oxford

Discover how you’ll learn and be supported at Oxford, both academically and personally. From tutorials and college life to wellbeing and community, this brief introduction directs you to more detailed information about the opportunities available to you as a student.

Teaching and learning

College tutorials are central to teaching at Oxford, offering a level of personalised attention from academic experts that is rare at most universities. They usually take place in your college and are led by tutors who combine teaching with their own research. Alongside tutorials, students also learn through lectures and classes, and depending on the course, may take part in laboratory work and fieldwork.

Tutorials typically last around an hour and involve in-depth discussion of a topic, with detailed feedback on your prepared work. You’ll usually have your tutorial with one or two other students studying the same course and material. This regular, rigorous academic discussion supports learning in a way that lectures alone cannot, while also allowing tutors to closely monitor your progress and provide additional support where needed.

All students are expected to undertake significant independent study (see Independent self-study above). Undergraduate courses at Oxford are full-time during term, with students typically spending at least 40 hours per week on academic work.

Read more about tutorials and an Oxford education.

Read more about our libraries and other learning resources.

College life

Our colleges are at the heart of Oxford’s reputation as one of the world’s leading universities. As an undergraduate, you will belong to a college as well as your subject department(s) and the wider University. This means you benefit from being part of a large, internationally renowned institution while also enjoying the support of a small, friendly academic and social community. Your tutorial teaching will usually take place within your college, with college tutors. While every college has its own character, facilities are broadly similar, and all offer opportunities to make friends, pursue your interests and enjoy student life.

When you apply, you can express a preference for a college on your UCAS form, or make an ‘open’ application if you have no preference. Even if you do choose a college, you may still be offered a place by another. This reallocation process happens for around a third of applicants each year.

Not all colleges offer all courses so be sure to check which colleges offer your course.

Accommodation

All first-year students are offered college accommodation, either on the main college site or in a nearby annexe, so you’ll be living alongside other students who are new to Oxford. This accommodation is guaranteed, so there’s no need to worry about arranging somewhere to live before you arrive. All colleges offer at least one further year of accommodation, and some provide it for the full duration of your degree.

Read more about Oxford colleges and how you choose.

Wellbeing and community

Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences - something we value and celebrate. We recognise that everyone arrives in Oxford from a different starting point and our wellbeing and community support is here to help you feel healthy, connected and valued throughout your time here.

We offer a range of services to support your wellbeing, help you settle in, boost your study skills, manage your finances and feel part of our welcoming community. It’s important to know who to turn to if times get tough and there are many people on hand to support you, both within your college and across the wider University. Life at Oxford extends way beyond your studies and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved through clubs, societies and shared interests, helping you feel at home and part of a vibrant, supportive community.

Read more about wellbeing and community at Oxford.

Discover life beyond your studies and the wide range of opportunities to pursue your interests.

Music teaching lecture. Copyright © University of Oxford

After Oxford

A wide range of career opportunities are open to you and our Careers Service offers extensive, tailored support throughout your degree and beyond graduation.

Graduate destinations

The varied nature of the course enables students to develop highly desirable skills in areas such as:

self-management

creativity

data analysis

performance

teamwork

problem-solving

and communication,

All of which makes our graduates an attractive prospect for potential employers.

Teaching, performance and arts administration are among the popular destinations for Music graduates, but others include broadcasting, publishing, law, politics and the Civil Service.

Many students undertake further study in performance, often at conservatoires in the UK and abroad. An Oxford Music degree opens doors to a wide range of careers both within and outside the arts.

After graduating, Fabienne secured a marketing and public relations internship with the Philharmonia Orchestra. She then worked for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra before being headhunted for her current role as Head of Communications and Marketing at Intermusica, an industry-leading international classical music management agency. She says:

‘Our roster includes Marin Alsop, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Daniil Trifonov, Sir Willard White, James MacMillan, Leonidas Kavakos and many others. Naturally my music degree has proved an extremely helpful foundation for a career in classical music management but I would say that the most important thing I gained from Oxford was confidence and resilience and being able to meet people from all walks of life.’

Careers support

Studying at Oxford opens up a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities, equipping you with the skills and experience to pursue a wide range of careers or further study after graduation.

Careers, University of Oxford offers extensive, tailored support to help students develop their skills, explore career options and plan for their future. With its guidance and resources, students can position themselves strongly for the job market or further study. Whatever your interests and whichever degree you are studying, Careers is there to support you.

Read more about the careers support available at Oxford.

Preparing to apply

Supercurricular study

As well as developing your enjoyment of a subject, supercurricular study helps you demonstrate the intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and academic engagement tutors look for when assessing your suitability to study at Oxford — especially for our tutorial-style teaching.

What is supercurricular study?

A supercurricular activity can be anything you do to engage with the ideas and information that interest you. You can think of it in three parts:

Explore - read, watch, listen to or try to find out things related to your subject other than what you are being taught in class.

Engage - question everything you encounter. Do you agree? Does it fit with what you have learnt previously? Has it changed your mind? How does it link to other ideas?

Reflect - tutors want you to be able to explain what you learned and why it interested you. Being able to talk in depth about one subject resource is more impressive than reeling off a list of books you have read.

Some examples include:

Reading books or articles related to your subject, for example, via subject-specific reading lists on department or college websites or academic blogs or journals written for general audiences

Watching documentaries and videos related to your subject

Attending public lectures or online talks

Listening to academic and general podcasts

Entering essay competitions or seek out free short online courses on topics which interest you

Carrying out small independent projects on something which interests you

Attending Oxford's University, department or college outreach events. These may offer support with your application but many also include a learning component which you may find inspiring and helps with your supercurricular study. Access Oxford below has more information on these opportunities.

Explore our new supercurricular hub.

Suggested subject resources

Explore the suggested subject-specific resources on Oxford's University, department and college websites.

Look for pre-reading lists and other useful study resources on department websites

Check out our Supercurricular hub

Watch our Oxford Impacts research video series

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Access Oxford

As part of our commitment to widening access, the University, our departments and colleges all run events to help you explore your options. You can talk to tutors and students, find out what studying here could be like and learn how to make a strong application. However you engage with us, you will feel more confident and informed when making your university choices.

Departmental outreach programmes and events

Programmes and subject-specific resources

The Faculty of Music welcomes applicants from all types of backgrounds and interests, including in terms of musical background. We are not only interested in those with classical music knowledge. Previous student specialisms include Hindustani classical music, unaccompanied folk, improvised jazz, pop music and musical theatre. There is no “typical” Oxford Music student.

The Faculty runs dedicated outreach programmes, events and activities aimed at promoting the study of music and supporting talented students from all backgrounds to apply to the course.

Anyone interested in studying Music at Oxford is encouraged to explore details of subject-specific opportunities and resources on the Faculty of Music website. Please note that some outreach events may require advance booking or have specific eligibility criteria.

Department Open Day

Choral and Organ Scholarships - 2 May 2026

Department contact details

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 276125

Email: access.outreach@music.ox.ac.uk

Website: www.music.ox.ac.uk/access

University-wide outreach programmes and events

In addition to exploring department-run activities, we recommend checking out the outreach event calendar for upcoming University-wide events and other subject and college activities.

UK state school students interested in this or similar courses may like to explore UNIQ, Oxford's free flagship outreach programme for students in their first year of further education. UNIQ offers a choice of academic residentials in over 30 courses and each year provides over 1,000 students with the opportunity to experience Oxford's teaching, explore student life and receive expert support with their application to university.

All potential applicants and their supporters are encouraged to visit Oxford during our University-wide Open Days. They’re one of the best ways to start exploring life at Oxford, and by the end of the day you’ll have a clearer sense of whether Oxford is right for you.

Read more about Oxford's widening access initiatives and other ways to connect with us before applying.

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