Faculty of Music

A world-leading centre for musical study, the Faculty lies at the heart of a vast network of musical scholarship, research and practice. Studying with us provides myriad opportunities for performance, composition and development of practical skills, all within a rich academic environment.

Study Music at Cambridge

A lecture at the Faculty given by Professor Sam Barrett
Undergraduate study (BA)
An unusual musical score
Taught postgraduate study (MPhil)
Postgraduate supervision
The PhD in Music
Students at the Faculty of Music

Open days and outreach events

Find out more about the Faculty of Music by visiting us during the University Open Days or one of our outreach events.

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Seminar in the Centre for Music and Science

Research

Centres and Projects Research Clusters Faculty Colloquia Research Blog Visitors

News

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6 Oct 2026

Faculty of Music ranked #1 in Guardian and The Times University Tables

A student playing a violin.

22 Sep 2026

Vacancy: Research Associate in Music and AI

9 Sep 2026

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship - application deadline 22nd October

16 Jul 2026

2026 Music Tripos prize winners announced

15 Jul 2026

Double Award at the Society for Musical Analysis

Dr Rajan Lal

25 Jun 2026

'Music in the Flesh' project releases film of experimental performance

Events

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Composer's Workshop: CSVPA

13 October 2026 * 2:00pm to 4:00pm Recital Room, Faculty of Music

Portrait photograph

Ensemble Alternance

27 October 2026 * 2:00pm to 4:00pm Recital Room, Faculty of Music

Ensemble Alternance

Making and performing music: the wider environment

Background: West Road Concert Hall
West Road Concert Hall
Centre for Music Performance: screengrab from website
Centre for Music Performance
Rehearsing for a recording in studio 1
Recording Studio