What will I learn?

From music education and performance to music production and composing for media, you’ll explore a range of musical topics.Studying an MA in Music at Kingston University could lead to a range of careers, both in the industry or in a related field. Previous graduates have gone on to work in performance, teaching, publishing, outreach, composition and more. If you’re already employed, this programme could accelerate your promotion prospects.During the course, you’ll explore research methods alongside hands-on, creative learning. You’ll focus on a particular area of your choice for a major written or composition folio project – a great way to showcase your skills and prepare for future opportunities. Kingston’s music courses focus on creativity, which makes this programme perfect for taking your composition or performance skills to the next level.Outside the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to join University ensembles and form your own. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to attend masterclasses and workshops with performers and composers, as well as live performances at London’s major venues.

Which department am I in?

Department of Performing Arts (Drama, Dance and Music)

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kingston Hill

Kingston University,

Kingston Hill,

Kingston Upon Thames,

Surrey,

KT2 7LB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music. This can be from the UK or abroad, and could be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology.

If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually.

If you dont have a music degree, we will also consider evidence of relevant experiential learning (such as work as a professional performer or composer) plus either:

A good honours degree in a different subject

Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree

You can submit an essay to show us the strength of your written work. If youd like to specialise in composition in your Major Project, we will ask you to submit a folio of three representative compositions.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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