Piano – Master of Music at Royal Academy of Music

Programme overview

The Master of Music (MMus) in Piano is a two-year programme similar to the MA with the addition of a project (a concert with commentary, a recording-based project, a dissertation or a mixture), awarded by the University of London. Project preparation is supported by a team of specialists. Students wishing to prepare for doctoral study normally choose the MMus rather than the MA.

Department: Piano | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: performance classes, masterclasses, individual lessons for the Principal Study, ensemble and directed ensemble coaching, lectures, seminars, academic supervisions and the Master's project. Electives vary each year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a Bachelor of Music degree, a bachelor's degree containing music as a core component, or an international equivalent. Applicants submit an example of academic written work on a musical subject (1,000 to 2,000 words) and a project proposal, in addition to the principal study audition.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,100 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,850 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 2 years full-time

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