Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Music. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Music. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.
Music
| What can I do with my degree? - Music (Prospects) |
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This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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| Music UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what Music undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing their studies.
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| What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland |
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Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.
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| Careers in Music |
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Information on career options in the music industry with advice on how to get your career started. There is also a comprehensive listing of industry contacts as well as details of current opportunities. |
| Creative Scotland |
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Public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland. Their website has information on the Arts in Scotland, including news, events, funding opportunities and jobs. |
| XpoNorthDigital |
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XpoNorth Digital is Highlands and Islands Enterprise's mechanism for specialist digital support for the creative economy across the Highlands and Islands. |
| Scottish Music Industry Association |
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Professional organisation for the Scottish music industry. Their website has case studies of people working in the industry as well as a listing of opportunities and events. |
| BPI |
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Representative organisation for the recorded music industry which organises both the BRIT and Classical BRIT Awards. The site contains industry information and statistics as well as a full membership listing. |
| Music Industries Association |
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Trade body for the UK musical instrument industry with details of latest news, events and vacancies. |
| Music Publishers Association |
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Contains information on career roles within Music Publishing as well as contact details for music publishers and latest vacancies. |
| Ivors Academy |
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UK's independent professional association for music creators. |
| Association of British Orchestras |
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The Association represents orchestras throughout the UK. The site contains a full listing of all members as well as information about courses, volunteering and job opportunities. |
| Independent Society of Musicians |
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Professional organisation supporting musicians' rights, music education, diversity, sustainability and the needs of the profession. |
| Music Week |
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Latest news, opinions and analysis from the music industry. |
| Prospects Profile: Music Therapist |
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Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| What Do Graduates Do? (UK) |
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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Joanna Gill (Composer) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Music graduate and Composer, Joanna Gill, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Amy Papiransky (Folk Musician) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article you can read about the career path of Music graduate and Folk Musician, Amy Papiransky. |
| Working with Words: Alumni stories |
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This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.
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