helllo, does anyone know whether city university is a good place to study music? or not?
does anyone go there?
what are peoples views?

There are two City University's (Birmingham and London). Which do you mean?

Can't help with music courses at either (sorry), but other people may be able to if they know which uni you're asking about.

i mean City university in London.

Had a friend who did post-grad music at City. Previously I had not heard of it as a University to study music, but she was very happy there. Has it partnered with one of the many music colleges in London? Would be worth looking into!

oh jusy postgraduate?
is it not good for under-graduates???

I have no idea about City for undergraduate - this does not mean it's a "bad" uni. If it is good for post-grad, then if the under graduate course is what you're looking for, then it will probably be very good. There are a number of different universities offering music now, and some of the newer ones are producing some very good, well rounded graduates. Some of the more traditional courses are, arguably, a little narrow (controversial!)

I wonder if, rather than focusing purely on the department's reputation, you might be better considering whether it is a 'good' department and a 'good' university for you.

Do you like the course?
Do you like the type(s) of music they focus on?
Would you get the playing/preformance/composition/other opportunities which you want?
Would the course require you to do a lot of things you don't enjoy?
Is it an area you think you'd be happy to live in?
Do you think you'd be happy spending 3-4 years of your life there?

Regardless of how 'good' a department' or university's reputation is, it won't suit everyone and however 'good' a place is in terms of it's reputation you won't do as well as you can on the course if you are unhappy with the other areas of your life (e.g. you hate the place). Similarly, if (for example) you want to do a lot of jazz then somewhere with a great classical tradition and limited jazz provision probably wouldn't suit you, even if it had the most outstanding reputation ever.

Hope you enjoy whatever you decide.

sorry i wasn't very specific.
i play the piano, learning grade 8, and i will apply for universities this year.
and yes i need to know whether theres good teaching etc..

http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/gug/goodun...hp?AC_sub=Music

Ranked Number 16 there

I'd definitely recommend going for a visit, find our as many details about the course as you can etc. When I was in the sixth form, I was desperate to go to Durham University but when I read about the various modules, I realised it really wasn't for me!