Performance MMus at Bangor University

Programme overview

The MMus Performance is for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to refine technical and interpretative skills and develop practice-based research methods. It consists of 120 credits of taught study and a 60-credit Master's Project, with 36 hours of specialist instrumental or vocal tuition.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (MMus); Diploma 30 weeks full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught study includes Solo Performance modules in both semesters leading to recitals, Music and Ideas, Investigating Music and Researching Music (20 credits each), with individual tuition, small-group seminars, masterclasses and a professional accompanist for recitals. The Master's Project is completed over the summer; the Diploma comprises the taught element only.

Career pathways

Graduates have become professional performers, concert promoters, arts administrators, teachers and educational advisers, or progress to PhD study in performance or musicology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree at 2(ii) or higher (or equivalent). Candidates must show excellent performance skills, typically a good 2(i) or higher in a final-year recital, a high DipABRSM mark (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent). Applicants audition or submit a 25-30 minute recorded video of contrasting repertoire. Non-graduate working professionals are considered individually and may be asked for written work. English language for non-native English or Welsh speakers: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Intake: 2026

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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