What will I learn?

Why choose this course?

This course is ideal if you have wide musical interests. A core module introduces research methods and a broad range of issues in music. You will be able to choose from an extensive list of option modules, with subjects based in music education, performance, composing for media, and music production. Through a major project, you will focus on a particular area of your choice. This project may be written or may be a composition folio.

What you will study

The core modules on this Music MA concentrate on research methods and colloquia, and will introduce you to a broad range of issues in music. Subjects are based in music education, performance, composing for media, and music production.

Teaching and assessment

Our Music MA allows you to design your own programme of study to match your interests, strengths and career aspirations. You select three optional modules from a wide range of music topics and/or closely related subjects. You undertake a variety of forms of assessment, including essays, critiques, position papers, ensemble performances, a portfolio of compositions/recordings, practical projects, recording projects, presentations, research papers and a dissertation.

After you graduate

A high proportion of Music MA graduates go on to work in the music profession itself, in related areas or in teaching - or enrol for further study (eg PGCE, MPhil or PhD). For those students who are already in employment and undertake the course part-time, the award may accelerate promotion and open up new opportunities.

Which department am I in?

Department of Performing Arts (Drama, Dance and Music)

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£19,900.00 (20,95,178) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

16 September 2024

Venue

Kingston Hill

Kingston Hill,

Kingston upon Thames,

London,

KT2 7LB, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 or above honours degree in music from either the UK or abroad. This may be in a specialist field such as popular music, music education or music technology. Applicants with academic qualifications in other subjects, or relevant work experience, will be considered on an individual basis. Where an applicant can produce evidence of relevant experiential learning (eg work as a professional performer or composer), it may be possible to consider a good honours degree in a subject other than music or advanced study in a conservatoire (which has not led to a degree) in lieu of a music degree. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, TOEFL IBT with overall score of 88 with individual skills of R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22.

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

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