MMus Creative Musicianship at Ulster University

Programme overview

A flexible, practice-based part-time master's at the Derry~Londonderry campus for musicians developing or refreshing professional expertise for the creative industries. Students specialise in Performance, Composition and Creative Audio, or Music and Communities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts and Humanities | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two 20-credit Specialism modules, a Practice module with one-to-one tuition and a Seminar module, alongside Music Technology and Society and Research Project modules, leading to a major project in the third year. Every module is assessed by 100% coursework.

Career pathways

Routes include professional work in performance, composing and creative technologies, further academic or practical study, community-based education and creative work, technical positions in the music industry, and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or better in music or another relevant discipline from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification, or other evidence of ability and experience appropriate to the course. A written proposal outlining the intended area of individual study should support the application, and all applicants are interviewed and/or auditioned. Experiential learning may be considered. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

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