Study MA Popular Music (Performer) at Leeds Conservatoire in the UK, Music

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Launch your career in music with our MA in Popular Music (Performer). Designed to empower you with a blend of musical expertise, a professional mindset and creative ingenuity, this postgraduate performance degree will prepare you to enter the ever-changing landscape of the modern music industry.At Leeds Conservatoire students are in control of their personal, creative, and intellectual growth, emerging as skilled musicians and reflective practitioners who are prepared for enduring success in the music industry.You’ll be challenged to explore, experiment, and uncover fresh perspectives and methodologies, being empowered to craft your best work and stand out in today's competitive global music scene.

Which department am I in?

Music

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£20,600.00 (US$ 26,603) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

3 Quarry Hill,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 7PD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A degree in any subject, with a 2nd (2:2) classification or equivalent OR Professional experience equivalent to a good honours degree. Candidates must also demonstrate appropriate proficiency in their chosen discipline, or disciplines (songwriting, performance, writer performer, writer producer), which will be assessed through an interview/audition.

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