International opportunities for students

Global opportunities for students

We provide our students with a range of opportunities to have international experiences during their degree, and we welcome new students every year from around the world.

Opportunities for going abroad

We believe in helping our students become global citizens with a wide-range of employability skills to help them succeed in the international and inter-cultural employment market after graduation.

To support our students in gaining these invaluable skills, our Study Abroad opportunities provide students with the opportunity to study at one of our partner institutions in another country, attending international summer schools, or participating in internships abroad. Find out if Study Abroad is right for you! There are also other international opportunities available to our students, such as working or volunteering abroad, which is a great way to gain new experiences and become more employable. Find out more about the range of international opportunities offered to our students.

Where can I go?

Below you can find an overview of our partner Universities where you can spend a semester or an year abroad. By clicking on each icon you can see whether the specific partner is a valid option for your programme, and you will also have a link to their webpage where you can find out more about their modules. For full details about our current partners use the University Study Abroad Search Tool.

Rome Colosseum

Global Opportunities short trip scheme

We also offer short trip opportunities, including residencies and placements, along with associated funding support. For more information on these and how to apply, click here.

Study with us

Every year at the Department of Music we also welcome students from our partner institutions around the world. You can study with us over the course of a semester or full academic year, conduct a research project in collaboration with our staff or participate in our summer schoolsFind out more and apply.

If you are studying with us for one or two semester you will have access to a vast array of choices. Nonetheless, it is important to consider that some modules have pre-requisites or require specific knowledge or experience that you will have to demonstrate before you can register. When choosing you modules, and before attempting to register, make sure that you read this guidance.

New partnerships

We are always looking for new international partners and creating exciting opportunities for our students to study abroad. Contact Dr Lee Tsang (Global Opportunities) if you would like to discuss a new collaboration.

International opportunities for researchers

Our research

Take a look at the research being conducted at the Department of Music by our staff. We also host the Institute for Popular Music, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Composition and Technology and the Applied Music Research Lab.

Research at the Department of Music

Collaborate with us

We welcome new collaborations from scholars with recognised research expertise in their area which will enrich the environment and research of a particular department. We also encourage applications from scholars with existing research, teaching or other collaborative connections with staff at Liverpool and who would like to strengthen the connection and collaboration. Find out more.

Visiting scholars

We welcome new collaborations from scholars with recognised research expertise in their area which will enrich the environment and research of a particular department. We also encourage applications from scholars with existing research, teaching or other collaborative connections with staff at Liverpool and who would like to strengthen the connection and collaboration. Find out more.

Visiting postgraduate research students

We welcome researchers who are interested in pursuing work related to the areas of research in the Department of Music. Find out more

Staff mobility

The Erasmus+ scheme, funded by the European Commission, gives staff at the University of Liverpool, both Academic and Professional Services, the exciting opportunity to participate in mobility within the European Union, European Economic Area and EU accession countries. Find out more (for University of Liverpool staff only).

Looking for more information?

Our School of the Arts international pages provide further details on international opportunities.

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