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MA Music by Research at City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course covers the diverse fields of music and sound, developing skills in a topic of your choice including performance and scholarship, contemporary composition and sound practices.

Faculty: School of Communication & Creativity  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises the core module Contexts of Music and Sound Practice and a Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates teach, compose and perform in professional and academic settings, and work in music publishing, broadcasting, music management and arts administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent, or comparable professional experience; a creative portfolio is required for those focusing on compositional or creative work. Degrees in Music or related subjects are considered where musical expertise is demonstrated. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,100 a year (2027/28). Home/UK tuition fee, full-time per year (part-time £3,050 per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,130 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee, full-time per year (part-time £8,060 per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years

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