Music MA (Performance/Composition) at Newcastle University

Develop your music performance or composition skills vital for your career as a professional musician or teacher, or combine them together as you develop real world skills. Develop your creative and professional music skills and shape your future in the music industry. On our Music MA degree you'll study with world-class specialists attuned to your individual aspirations and collaborate with a vibrant creative community.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts and Cultures  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the Music Performance pathway, you'll develop your solo performance skills through expert-led instrumental or vocal lessons tailored to you as an individual musician. You'll learn ensemble musicianship, creative collaborations, and career development to prepare you for life as a professional musician. Compulsory modules include: Module Title, Researching Music, Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy: Practice-based Teaching, Performing Music, Developing Your Musicianship, Music Major Creative Project, Translation for Singing, Live Music Events, Pedagogical Technology in Music Education, Music Education, Community & Wellbeing, Music & the Creative Economy: Concepts and Practices, Composing for Public Spaces, Composing Music, Major Creative Project.

Career pathways

Collaborations involving music in many different areas of practice such as film, theatre, games. Graduate roles and employers include: Professional performing musician; Professional composer across a range of genres; Producer of music in many different practical applications; Instrumental and/or vocal music teaching; Music and arts administration; Read more about careers with a Music degree; Hear from our Music graduates.

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