Music and performing arts
A field of study in arts and humanities
Vocational or degree?Both routes3 in 10 train through vocational routes in the EU: 90,000 finished vocational training and 168,000 higher education in this field (2024). Figures for the wider field.Eurostat
Do graduates use it?52% in a matching jobof arts and humanities graduates with a degree in the EU work in a job that matches what they studied. After vocational training: 35%.All arts and humanities fields · Eurostat 2024
Do they find work?87% in workof people who finished higher education in the last 1 to 3 years in the EU (2025). Vocational training: 80%. General upper secondary only: 67%.All fields · Eurostat
What you'd learn
Musical instrumentsMusical genresVocal techniquesPronunciation techniquesBreathing techniquesMusical theoryTuning techniquesActing techniquesPaint spraying techniquesMusical instrument accessoriesMusical notationTheatre techniques+ 13 more
The knowledge areas ESCO files under this field, those most needed by jobs first. Actual programmes vary by school and country.
Where it can lead
22 jobs use what this field teaches.
| Job | Prospects | Pay | Usual study | AI exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor/actress | Average | Above average | Degree | Low |
| Music director | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Disc jockey | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Musician | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Composer | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Musical instrument technician | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Drama teacher | Limited | About average | Degree | Low |
| Presenter | Average | Above average | Degree | Moderate |
| News anchor | Average | Above average | Degree | Moderate |
| Membranophone musical instruments maker | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Stringed musical instrument maker | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Instrument technician | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Audio describer | Average | Above average | Degree | Moderate |
| Circus arts teacher | Limited | About average | Degree | Low |
| Répétiteur | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Music teacher | Limited | About average | Degree | Low |
| Wind musical instrument maker | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Keyboard musical instrument maker | Limited | About average | Vocational | Very low |
| Public speaking coach | Limited | About average | Degree | Low |
| Sound artist | Average | Above average | Degree | Very low |
| Arts education officer | Limited | About average | Degree | Low |
| Art director | Average | Above average | Degree | Low |
Jobs that need the knowledge this field teaches (ESCO), closest match first. This is not a record of where graduates actually end up: no EU-wide data says that per field.
Where to study
1,154 institutions in the EU offer arts and humanities bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.