MA Music at Kingston University

Programme overview

From music production, to composition, to education, Kingston University's Music MA gives you the opportunity to explore a breadth of cutting-edge musical topics. The MA Music course is offered with either specialist pathways to focus your studies within production, composition, performance or education, or with a selection of optional modules to shape around your creative interests and professional ambitions.

Faculty: Kingston School of Art | Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn alongside other MA Music pathways in three core modules integrating practical and theoretical learning through project-based, interdisciplinary approaches rooted in arts school pedagogy. You’ll also develop an understanding and critical awareness of contemporary issues, debates, and practices informed by the discipline. Modules - core modules: Leadership and Collaboration in Creative Arts Practice, Major Project, Researching Music; optional modules (please note, these optional modules will vary from year to year): Advanced Studies in Composition, Advanced Studies in Music Education, Advanced Studies in Production, Performing and Teaching Music, Sound Materials. Optional placement year: Professional Placement School of Arts.

Career pathways

You could go on to a role in the music profession, a teaching position or even further studies such as a PGCE, MPhil or PhD. The blended nature of this MA means you’ll graduate equipped for a range of careers in areas like: ; Music and arts administration ; The music business ; School, higher education and instrumental teaching ; Outreach work and educational workshops ; Music composition and arranging ; Music publishing ; Wider commercial and business environments

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in music from the UK or abroad. If you don’t have a music degree, we will consider your application individually if you have:; Relevant music experience and qualifications in another subject, such as an honours degree in a different subject; Equivalent professional experience, such as work as a professional performer or composer; Advanced conservatoire study, which has not led to a degree Depending upon the options you would choose, you can submit either:; A 1,500-word essay to show us the strength of your written work or; A folio of two compositions or tracks; A folio of two representative tracks English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,300 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PPMUS1MUS01BD01&code2=1803

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